hepatomegaly
[ hep-uh-toh-meg-uh-lee, hi-pat-uh- ]
nounPathology.
an abnormal enlargement of the liver, usually associated with liver disease or heart failure.
Origin of hepatomegaly
1Words Nearby hepatomegaly
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British Dictionary definitions for hepatomegaly
hepatomegaly
/ (ˌhɛpətəʊˈmɛɡəlɪ) /
noun
an abnormal enlargement of the liver, caused by congestion, inflammation, or a tumour
Origin of hepatomegaly
1C20: from hepato- + New Latin megalia, from Greek megas great
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