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[い(生)·き·ぎも(胆)]
ikigimo
noun

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[い(生)·き·ぎも(肝)]
ikigimo
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English Meaning(s) for 生き胆

noun
  1. liver taken from a living animal
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Definition and Synonyms for 生き胆

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, 肝臓
Liver secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, 肝, 肝臓
Liver synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, 肝, 肝臓
Liver synthesizes vitamin A
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, 肝, 肝臓
Liver detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
Synonyms: レバー, 生き胆, 肝, 肝臓

Meanings for each kanji in 生き胆

» life; genuine; birth
» gall bladder; courage; pluck; nerve

Categories 生き胆 is a member of

Internal Organ a main organ that is situated inside the body
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