English · Body & Health
liver
/ˈlɪv.ər/
[/ˈlɪv.ər/]
blood-cleaning organ
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps digestion.
Example
The doctor explained that the liver can repair itself remarkably well after injury.
The doctor explained that the liver can repair itself remarkably well after injury.
Etymology
From Old English 'lifer', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Also eaten as food; central to discussions of alcohol's effects.