hepatocellular

[ hep-uh-toh-sel-yuh-ler, hi-pat-oh- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or affecting liver cells.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatocellular¹

First recorded in 1934–40; hepato- + cellular

Example Sentences

From the blood samples, the researchers identified 56 plasma proteins that showed significantly elevated levels in individuals with liver cancer compared to matched control individuals without hepatocellular cancer.

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The study team also aims to extend their methodology to uncover additional plasma protein biomarkers utilizing the more expanded SomaScan assay measuring 11,000 proteins, explore biomarkers linked with different cancer types, and gain deeper insights into the role of hepatocellular cancer risk factors across specific patient populations.

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"Our work suggests children diagnosed with YKT6 liver disease will also need to be screened for hepatocellular carcinoma," Dr. Paula Hertel said.

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The most common of these, hepatocellular carcinoma, is responsible for 700,000 deaths per year worldwide, and is currently most often treated with transarterial chemoembolization.

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"The one-two punch of combined chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic drug deliveries boosts the anti-tumor efficacy against hepatocellular carcinoma," said TIBI's Director and CEO, Ali Khademhosseini, PhD.

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