hepato-

1. a combining form meaning “liver,” used in the formation of compound words.

   hepatotoxin.

hepato-

combining form

1. denoting the liver

   hepatitis

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepato-¹

Combining form representing Greek hēpat-, stem of hêpar liver

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepato-¹

from Greek hēpat-, hēpar

When To Use

What does hepato- mean?

Hepato- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “liver.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Hepato- comes from the Greek hêpar, meaning “liver.”What are variants of hepato-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, hepato- becomes hepat-, as in hepatitis.