Hepatoscopia (Liver Inspection)
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Hepatoscopia (Liver Inspection)

Anatol J Gen Med Res 1991;1(1):47-49 DOI: 10.5222/terh.1991.81235
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Abstract

Many events in the history of man have been influenced by the liver. Babylonians and Assyrians attached great importance to "inspecting liver" of a sacrificed animal before important decision were taken. Hardly any Greek or Roman statesman or general was not influenced in his actions by the outcome of liver inspection.

Keywords: Liver, hepatology, history