Relating to or involving the cells of the liver, especially in describing diseases or medical conditions affecting liver cells.
From Greek 'hepar' (liver) + Latin 'cellularis' (of or pertaining to cells). The term emerged in medical terminology in the 19th century as microscopy allowed doctors to identify liver cell pathology.
The word 'hepatocellular carcinoma' is one of the most common cancers worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed in early stages because liver cells can be remarkably resilient—they can regenerate even after significant damage.
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