The human liver can regenerate even after losing three quarters of its tissue.
Why it is true
Liver cells have a unique ability to multiply and replace lost tissue. Within a few weeks, the organ can return to its original size as long as at least 25 percent of healthy tissue remains.
Source: NIH
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