Originating from or produced by the liver.
From hepato- (liver, Greek hepar) + -genic (from Greek genikos, meaning 'of or relating to generation or origin'). This term indicates that something is produced by or originates in the liver tissue.
Many blood proteins like albumin and clotting factors are hepatogenic—they're made exclusively in the liver. Doctors can tell if your liver is failing by measuring these proteins in your blood because if the factory shuts down, production stops immediately, making it a crucial diagnostic test!
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