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Definition of Hepatosplenomegaly

Hepatosplenomegaly:Enlargement of the liver and spleen. The word "hepatosplenomegaly" is compounded from Greek roots: "hepato-" from "hepatikos" (of the liver) + "spleno" from "splen" (the spleen) + "megaly" from "megas" (big or great) = bigness of the liver and spleen.

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

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