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Definition of Hepatomegaly

Hepatomegaly: An enlarged liver. "Hepato-" comes from the Greek "hepatikos" (of the liver) + "megaly" from the Greek "megas" (big or great) = bigness of the liver.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:25:00 PM

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