splenomegaly

noun spleno·meg·a·ly \ˌsple-nō-ˈme-gə-lē\

plural spleno·meg·a·lies

Definition of SPLENOMEGALY

: abnormal enlargement of the spleen

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: circa 1900

Medical Dictionary

noun spleno·meg·a·ly \ˌsplen-ō-ˈmeg-ə-lē\

plural spleno·meg·a·lies

: abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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