Hepatology is a specialized branch of medicine focused on the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, disorders, and health issues associated with the liver. The term is an amalgamation of two Greek words: hepatikos, which means "liver," and logia, which means "study." The field of hepatology also includes adjacent and related bodily systems, including the gallbladder, pancreas, and biliary tree.

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2020. 2p.