Pronunciation: [hˈɛpɐtˌɑːd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Hepatargy is spelled with a silent "h," making it start with the "eh" sound, as in the schwa vowel. The letter "p" in the middle of the word is not pronounced as a "puh" sound, but as the aspirated voiceless bilabial plosive, represented by the IPA symbol /pʰ/. The ending of the word, "-argy," sounds like "ar-jee," with the second syllable stressed. Hepatargy is a medical term referring to liver pains or disease.
Hepatic insufficiency, imperfect functioning of the liver.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The term "hepatargy" is a relatively obscure word that is not commonly used today. It originated from a combination of two ancient Greek words: "hepar" meaning "liver" and "argyros" meaning "silver".
In ancient times, it was believed that silver possessed certain qualities that could be used to treat liver diseases. Substances containing silver were used therapeutically, including medicinal preparations known as "hepatargyrions" or "hepatargyra". These preparations were thought to have beneficial effects on the liver.
Over time, the term "hepatargy" came to refer to the practice of using silver compounds or substances for the treatment of liver disorders. However, as medical understanding and practices progressed, the use of silver for liver ailments became outdated, and the term fell out of common usage.
