splenomegaly

Term: splenomegaly

Literally meaning: “enlargement of spleen”

Origin: Anc Greek

σπλην /spleen (=spleen) > σπλάχνον/splahnon (=vincera) > πλέκω /pleko (=knit). In latin this root became lien afer losing its initial sp

+ μέγας/megas(=great, large, mighty" > (femininme) μεγάλη/megali,

Coined/History

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Definition

Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen resulting from many conditions as certain infections, anemia, and increased splenic blood flow anemia.