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splenomegaly

Definition of splenomegaly

noun

[mass noun]
  • abnormal enlargement of the spleen.

Origin:

early 20th century: from splen- 'spleen' + Greek megas, megal- 'great'

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Definition of splenomegaly in the US English dictionary
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