Enlarged liver
Enlarged Liver
Enlarged liver, or Hepatomegaly, is a condition characterized by a liver that is larger than normal size. The normal size of the liver varies depending on the individual, but generally, a liver is considered enlarged if it is more than 15.5 cm in males and 14 cm in females.
Pronunciation
Enlarged liver: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒd ˈlɪvər/
Hepatomegaly: /ˌhɛpətoʊˈmɛɡəli/
Etymology
The term "Enlarged liver" is derived from the English words "enlarge" meaning to make larger, and "liver", the organ. "Hepatomegaly" is derived from the Greek words "hepar" or "hepat-" meaning liver, and "-megaly" meaning enlargement.
Related Terms
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viruses like hepatitis A, B, and C.
- Cirrhosis: Late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions.
- Liver disease: Any disturbance of liver function that causes illness.
- Fatty liver disease: A condition where fat builds up in the liver.
- Liver cancer: A type of cancer that starts in the liver.
- Jaundice: A yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes related to abnormal liver function.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enlarged liver
- Wikipedia's article - Enlarged liver
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