Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hepatize

plural of hepatic

simple past tense and past participle of hepatize

(transitive) To impregnate with sulphureted hydrogen gas (formerly called hepatic gas). / (transitive) To gorge with effused matter, as the lungs.

present participle of hepatize

plural of hepatization

(pathology) The symptoms of liver disease.

Alternative form of hepatic

Alternative form of hepato- (before a vowel)

Of or relating to the liver. / Acting on or occurring in the liver. / Of a deep brownish-red color like that of liver.