hepatomegaly

hep·a·to·meg·a·ly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hep-uh-toh-meg-uh-lee, hi-pat-uh-]
- /ˌhɛp ə toʊˈmɛg ə li, hɪˌpæt ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hep-uh-toh-meg-uh-lee, hi-pat-uh-]
- /ˌhɛp ə toʊˈmɛg ə li, hɪˌpæt ə-/

Definitions of hepatomegaly word

noun hepatomegaly an abnormal enlargement of the liver, usually associated with liver disease or heart failure. 1
noun hepatomegaly Abnormal enlargement of the liver. 1
noun hepatomegaly an abnormal enlargement of the liver, caused by congestion, inflammation, or a tumour 0
noun hepatomegaly (pathology) An abnormal enlargement of the liver. 0

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Origin of hepatomegaly

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Hepatomegaly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hepatomegaly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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