Word: posthepatic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
he
pa
ic
Definition: downstream of the liver in the circulation of the hepatic portal system; nd thus, after the metabolic effect of the liver.
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: after, later
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: hepatic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Acting on or occurring in the liver.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἡπατικός
Language: grc
Decoded: epatikos
Meaning: of the liver