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Hepatomegaly
Meaning: Enlargement of the liver detectable clinically and confirmed on ultrasound or CT.
In practice: Hepatomegaly on ultrasound prompts investigation for liver disease or malignancy.
Word parts
- hepat- means liver
- -megaly means enlargement
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