(かんぞう)

かんぞう
noun
liver
1. liver
A large organ in the abdomen that processes nutrients, filters toxins from blood, and produces bile.
Drinking too much alcohol is bad for the liver.
My liver values were high in my health checkup.
The liver has the role of breaking down toxins in the body.

肝臓(かんぞう) refers to the liver. (かん) means 'liver' and (ぞう) means 'organ.'

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  • レバー: liver (as food, from English 'liver')