hepatocyte

Etymology

From hepato- + -cyte.

hepatocyte means any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

Any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification.