The word hepatomegaly means the swelling or enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. Use it in a sentence: "Upon examination there was palpable hepatomegaly." NB palpable means you can feel it. There are a variety of causes of hepatomegaly. These include infection, degeneration and cancer.
Hepato- refers to the liver; mega- large
Hepatosplenomegaly is enlargement of the liver and spleen.
The medical term for enlargement of the liver and spleen is hepatosplenomegaly.
Lymphangiectasis is abnormal dilation of the lymph vessels.
Acromegaly is the term meaning enlargement of the hands and feet.
Organomegaly is the medical term meaning enlargement of one or more of the viscera.
Bronchiectasis is the medical term meaning chronic enlargement of the bronchioles.
Marfan's syndrome is the hormonal disorder that can cause enlargement of the extremities. Acromegaly is the medical term meaning enlargement of the extremities.
Bronchiectasis is the medical term meaning chronic enlargement of the bronchioles.
Liver abscess is the medical term. Hepatoma is a liver tumor.
EnhancementHypertrophy-Increase in the size of an organ or tissue without an increase in number of the cells.Hyperplasia-Increase in the size of an organ or tissue with an increase in number of cells.
Hypertrophy
Goiter or thyromegaly is abnormal enlargement of the thyroid in medical terms.