splenomegaly
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spleno·meg·a·ly

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

Definition of SPLENOMEGALY

: abnormal enlargement of the spleen

Origin of SPLENOMEGALY

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1900

spleno·meg·a·ly

noun \ˌsplen-ō-ˈmeg-ə-lē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; spleno·meg·a·lies

Medical Definition of SPLENOMEGALY

: abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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