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  • noun Abnormal enlargement of the liver.

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  • noun pathology An abnormal enlargement of the liver

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  • noun abnormal enlargement of the liver

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Examples

  • Enlargement of liver (also known as hepatomegaly), enlargement of spleen (known as splenomegaly) in some cases

    unknown title 2009

  • Enlargement of liver (also known as hepatomegaly), enlargement of spleen (known as splenomegaly) in some cases

    unknown title 2009

  • Hepatitis can be caused by infections, medications or other diseases hepatomegaly - enlarged liver. hepatosplenomegaly - enlarged spleen and liver.

    Glossary of liver transplant terms 2009

  • There may also be hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), anaemia and jaundice.

    Chapter 2 1998

  • After two to four days, the agitation may be replaced by sleepiness, depression and lassitude, and the abdominal pain may localize to the right upper quadrant, with detectable hepatomegaly (liver enlargement).

    Chapter 2 1998

  • But he suffered bad hepatomegaly and edema and deep depression.

    WILD SWANS THREE DAUGHTERS OF CHINA CHANG, JUNG 1991

  • But he suffered bad hepatomegaly and edema—and deep depression.

    Wild Swans Jung Chang 1991

  • But he suffered bad hepatomegaly and edema—and deep depression.

    Wild Swans Jung Chang 1991

  • Firm or hard hepatomegaly is present nearly in all patients, often with a prominent left lobe, and this is usually one of the presenting signs.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Serena Botto Poala 2010

  • Abdominal distention, elevation in serum liver enzyme levels (usually reversible upon discontinuation), hepatomegaly, increased appetite, nausea, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, perforation of the small and large intestine

    A.E.Brain 2010

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