hepatocellular
Adjective
Meaning
hepatocellular (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the cells of the liver
Phrases with the word
Examples
Cirrhosis of the liver increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (a form of liver cancer ).
Worldwide, the estimated prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma related to NAFLD is 15–30%. citation NASH is thought to be the primary cause of cirrhosis in approximately 25% of patients in the United States, representing 1–2% of the general population.
While most people with cirrhosis have an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), this risk is relatively very low in Wilson's disease.