hepatectomized

/ˌhɛpəˈtɛktəmaɪzd/
adjective
  1. Having had the liver surgically removed.
    • In the lab, the hepatectomized mice were monitored for changes in blood chemistry.
    • The hepatectomized rat was used in the experiment to study liver regeneration.
    • The surgeon explained the care needed for a hepatectomized patient after the operation.
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