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hepatomegaly

American  
[hep-uh-toh-meg-uh-lee, hi-pat-uh-] / ˌhɛp ə toʊˈmɛg ə li, hɪˌpæt ə- /

noun

Pathology.

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

hepatomegaly British  
/ ˌhɛpətəʊˈmɛɡəlɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of hepatomegaly

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

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