The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HEPATIC
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What does HEPATIC mean?
HEPATIC noun- Any compound that acts on the liver.
- A liverwort (kind of plant)
- Of or relating to the liver.
- Acting on or occurring in the liver.
- Of a deep brownish-red color like that of liver.