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The liver is the only human internal organ capable of completely regenerating itself, even if it loses up to seventy-five percent of its mass.

Why it is true

Liver cells have a unique ability to multiply and restore the organ's original structure and function after injury or surgery.

Source: Hepatology Journal

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