liver

the largest organ in the body, located in the upper right part of the abdomen and responsible for many important functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

hígado

• the liver

Collocations liver disease · healthy liver

• He had to have an operation on his liver.

  Tuvo que someterse a una operación en el hígado.

the meat of the liver, which is considered a delicacy in many cultures and often served cooked.

hígado (como alimento)

• a piece of liver

Collocations liver pâté · grilled liver

• She enjoys eating liver as a delicacy.

  Ella disfruta comiendo hígado como un manjar.

the internal organ of an animal, especially one that is hunted or raised for food.

hígado (de animales)

• the liver of a deer

Collocations deer liver · bear liver

• The hunter brought back the liver of the deer.

  El cazador regresó con el hígado del ciervo.