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[かん()·ぞう()]
kanzou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 肝臓

noun
  1. liver

Definition and Synonyms for 肝臓

Liver large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, , 肝臓
Liver liver of an animal used as meat
Synonyms: レバー, , 肝臓
Liver secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, , 肝臓
Liver synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, , 肝臓
Liver synthesizes vitamin A
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, , 肝臓
Liver detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, , 肝臓

Meanings for each kanji in 肝臓

» liver; pluck; nerve; chutzpah
» entrails; viscera; bowels

Categories 肝臓 is a member of

Internal Organ a main organ that is situated inside the body
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Organs edible viscera of a butchered animal
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Sample Sentences for 肝臓

I have a history of liver trouble.
Alcohol damages the liver.
The brain was not like the liver or the lungs.
These pills act on the liver.

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