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hepatomegaly

[hep-uh-toh-meg-uh-lee, hi-pat-uh-]

noun

Pathology.

  1. an abnormal enlargement of the liver, usually associated with liver disease or heart failure.

hepatomegaly

/ ˌɛəəʊˈɛɡəɪ /

noun

  1. an abnormal enlargement of the liver, caused by congestion, inflammation, or a tumour

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatomegaly1

First recorded in 1890–95; hepato- + -megaly
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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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