splenomegaly

noun

spleno·meg·a·ly ˌsple-nō-ˈme-gə-lē

plural splenomegalies

: abnormal enlargement of the spleen

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of splenomegaly was circa 1900

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“Splenomegaly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splenomegaly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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splenomegaly

noun

spleno·meg·a·ly ˌsplen-ō-ˈmeg-ə-lē

plural splenomegalies

: abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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