#liver large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
supertype: internal_organ__viscus a main organ that is situated inside the body
part: Kupffer's_cell hepatic_artery hepatic_vein hepatic_lobe hepatic_duct common_bile_duct biliary_ductule venae_interlobulares_hepatis
part of: digestive_system__digestivesystem__gastrointestinal_system__systema_alimentarium__systemaalimentarium__systema_digestorium__systemadigestorium the system that makes food absorbable into the body
part of: body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
part of: circulatory_system__circulatorysystem__cardiovascular_system the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body
part of: body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
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