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C12392Level 3

Liver

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.

**Synonyms:** - Body System, Hepatic - Gastrointestinal Tract, Liver - Hepatic Body System - Hepatic Organ System - LIVER - Liver structure (body structure) - Organ System, Hepatic - liver - liver

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