Which term refers to an abnormally large liver?

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Which term refers to an abnormally large liver?

Explanation:
An abnormally large liver is hepatomegaly. The term combines hepat/o, meaning liver, with -megaly, meaning enlargement, so it literally describes enlargement of the liver. This is a descriptive finding that can result from many conditions, such as infection, fatty liver disease, congestive heart failure, or malignancy. Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of skin and eyes from high bilirubin, not a measure of liver size. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Cirrhosis refers to chronic liver scarring and damage.

An abnormally large liver is hepatomegaly. The term combines hepat/o, meaning liver, with -megaly, meaning enlargement, so it literally describes enlargement of the liver. This is a descriptive finding that can result from many conditions, such as infection, fatty liver disease, congestive heart failure, or malignancy. Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of skin and eyes from high bilirubin, not a measure of liver size. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Cirrhosis refers to chronic liver scarring and damage.

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