Liver Acinus Zone 3

**Semantic type:** Anatomical Structure

**Definition:** An area of hepatocytes that are closest to a central vein. These cells receive the least amount of oxygenated blood and are thus more prone to ischemia and store fat.

**Synonyms:** - Centrilobular Zone - Zone 3 - Zone 3 of Liver Acinus - Zone 3 of the Liver Acinus