Hepatomegaly
/ˌhɛp.ə.toʊˈmɛɡ.ə.li/noun
An abnormal enlargement of the liver.
Did you know?Hepatomegaly is built from Greek medical roots, and the same ancient medical language that names organs and diseases still powers modern diagnosis like a hidden spellbook.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Grk
hēpar, hēpat-
“liver”
Ancient Greek
Grk
megas
“great, large”
Late Greek / Medical Latin
Grk/Lat
hepatomegalia
“enlargement of the liver”
19th Century
English
hepatomegaly
“medical term for enlargement of the liver”
Modern English
English
hepatomegaly
“abnormal enlargement of the liver”