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hepatomegaly
[ hep-uh-toh-meg-uh-lee, hi-pat-uh- ]
noun
, Pathology.
- an abnormal enlargement of the liver, usually associated with liver disease or heart failure.
hepatomegaly
/ ˌhɛpətəʊˈmɛɡəlɪ /
noun
- an abnormal enlargement of the liver, caused by congestion, inflammation, or a tumour
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hepatomegaly1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hepatomegaly1
C20: from hepato- + New Latin megalia, from Greek megas great
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