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

/ ˌhɛpətəʊˈmɛɡəlɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatomegaly¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatomegaly¹

C20: from hepato- + New Latin megalia, from Greek megas great