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Abnormal enlargement refers to an increase in size or volume of a body part or organ that deviates from its normal dimensions. This can occur due to various factors, including disease, inflammation, or tumors. In medical contexts, it may indicate underlying health issues that require further investigation or treatment. Examples include conditions like cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) or hepatomegaly (enlarged liver).
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Is it true that splenomegaly means abnormal softening of the spleen?
It is false; splenomegaly is enlargement of the spleen.
What does the medical terminology combining form -megaly mean?
-megaly means abnormal enlargement
What is the medical term meaning abnormal size of hands?
Acromegaly means enlargement of one or more extremities.Acromegaly
What is nephromegaly?
Nephromegaly is abnormal enlargement of the kidney
Is hepatomegaly the abnormal enlargement of the liver?
yes
What is the combining form and its meaning to cardiomegaly?
The combining form for cardiomegaly is "cardi/o-" which means heart. Cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart, a condition that can be caused by various underlying factors such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or other medical conditions.
What is another word to describe an abnormal enlargement in the human body?
You're looking for the word elephantitis. (I know it sounds like a joke, but it's not.) Organomegaly is abnormal enlargement of an organ.
What is the medical term meaning thyroid enlargement?
Goiter or thyromegaly is abnormal enlargement of the thyroid in medical terms.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal development?
Dysplasia is the medical term meaning abnormal growth.dysplasiaIt Starts with canA tumor.
Goiter is an abnormal nonmalignant enlargement of the thyroid gland?
correct
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe?
Bunionectomy is surgical removal of a bunion, and abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe.
What is the medical term meaning surgical enlargement of the urethra?
Urethro/megaly Urethra = urethr/o Abnormal enlargement = -megaly
