Definition of "hepatomegaly" [hepatomegaly]

• Abnormal enlargement of the liver. (noun)

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• "Enlargement of liver (also known as hepatomegaly), enlargement of spleen (known as splenomegaly) in some cases"
• "Hepatitis can be caused by infections, medications or other diseases hepatomegaly - enlarged liver. hepatosplenomegaly - enlarged spleen and liver."
• "There may also be hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), anaemia and jaundice."