A1 noun 중립

liver

/ˈlɪv.ər/

The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ inside the human body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help with digestion. It is located on the right side of the stomach area and is essential for survival.

예시

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1

The doctor said my liver is very healthy.

The doctor said my liver is very healthy.

2

The patient shows signs of chronic liver disease.

The patient shows signs of chronic liver disease.

3

I ate too much junk food; my liver is crying!

I ate too much junk food; my liver is crying!

어휘 가족

명사
liver
형용사
hepatic
관련
hepatitis
💡

암기 팁

Think of the first four letters: LIVE. You need your LIVER to LIVE.

빠른 퀴즈

Drinking too much alcohol can damage your ____.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

The doctor said my liver is very healthy.

everyday

The doctor said my liver is very healthy.

2

The patient shows signs of chronic liver disease.

formal

The patient shows signs of chronic liver disease.

3

I ate too much junk food; my liver is crying!

informal

I ate too much junk food; my liver is crying!

4

Metabolism of toxins occurs primarily within the liver.

academic

Metabolism of toxins occurs primarily within the liver.

5

The pharmaceutical company is testing a new liver medication.

business

The pharmaceutical company is testing a new liver medication.

어휘 가족

명사
liver
형용사
hepatic
관련
hepatitis

자주 쓰는 조합

liver failure liver failure
fatty liver fatty liver
liver transplant liver transplant
liver function liver function
liver damage liver damage

자주 쓰는 구문

chopped liver

someone considered unimportant

liver and onions

a traditional food dish

liver spots

brown spots on the skin due to age

자주 혼동되는 단어

liver vs river

A river is a flow of water on the ground; a liver is an organ inside the body.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'liver' can refer to the human organ or the organ of an animal used as food. In medical contexts, the adjective 'hepatic' is frequently used instead of 'liver'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often struggle with the 'L' and 'R' sounds, accidentally saying 'river' when they mean 'liver'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the first four letters: LIVE. You need your LIVER to LIVE.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English 'lifer', which shares a common Germanic root with the word 'life'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one liver, two livers Usually used with possessive adjectives: my liver, his liver
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many cultures, animal liver is eaten as a nutrient-rich superfood, though its strong taste makes it polarizing.

빠른 퀴즈

Drinking too much alcohol can damage your ____.

정답!

정답은: a

medicine 관련 단어

psychologist

A1

A psychologist is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They help people understand their feelings and solve emotional problems through talking and therapy.

anesthesiologist

A1

A doctor who gives patients medicine so they do not feel pain during surgery. They also monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate while the patient is asleep during an operation.

cardiologist

A1

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. They help patients manage heart diseases and issues related to blood vessels.

pediatrician

A1

A pediatrician is a special doctor who looks after the health of babies, children, and teenagers. They help young people stay healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured.

radiologist

A1

A radiologist is a doctor who looks at special pictures like X-rays or MRI scans. They help other doctors understand what is happening inside a patient's body.

gynecologist

A1

A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

ophthalmologist

A1

A special doctor who takes care of eyes. They can check your vision, give you medicine for eye problems, and do surgery if needed.

intensive care unit

A1

A special department in a hospital that provides constant medical treatment for people who are very seriously ill or injured. It contains advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of doctors and nurses to patients.

operating room

A1

An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doctors perform medical operations or surgeries. It is a very clean and sterile place filled with lights, monitors, and tools used to help patients.

symptom

A1

A symptom is a physical or mental feature which indicates a condition of disease or a health problem. It is typically something that the person experiences and describes to a doctor, such as pain, tiredness, or a cough.

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