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liver

/ˈlɪv.ər/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa o grande órgão vital do corpo dos vertebrados responsável por funções essenciais como desintoxicação, síntese de proteínas e produção de bile.

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noun

/ˈlɪv.ər/B1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa o grande órgão vital do corpo dos vertebrados responsável por funções essenciais como desintoxicação, síntese de proteínas e produção de bile.

A noun referring to a large, vital organ in the upper right abdomen that processes nutrients, produces bile, and detoxifies the body; also used for the organ as food, or metaphorically for a person with a particular lifestyle or residence.

  1. B1formalmedical

    A large, reddish-brown organ in the body that processes nutrients, filters blood, and produces bile.

    ptFígado

    • The liver helps detoxify harmful substances in the body.
    • He was diagnosed with a liver disease.
    • Doctors recommend a healthy diet to protect your liver.
  2. B1formalculinary

    The liver of an animal used as food.

    ptFígado

    • She cooked chicken liver with onions for dinner.
    • Pâté is often made from duck or goose liver.
    • Fried liver is a traditional dish in many countries.
Formas
  • livers plural form
  • livers' possessive plural form
  • liver's possessive singular form