English word hepatotropic comes from English -tropic, English hepato- (Pertaining to the liver.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -tropic | English (eng) | (science) affecting or attracted to the thing specified. (science) turning or changing. |
| hepato- | English (eng) | Pertaining to the liver. |
| hepatotropic | English (eng) | Having an especial attraction or affinity for, or an effect on, the liver. |