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Hepatosplenomegaly

Definition: Hepatosplenomegaly refers to the enlargement of both the liver (hepatomegaly) and the spleen (splenomegaly) simultaneously.

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Sense 1: Medical Condition

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of both the liver and spleen.

Example Sentence: The patient's hepatosplenomegaly was indicative of an underlying systemic illness.

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Sense 2: Popular/Local Term

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A term often used informally or within a local community to describe the simultaneous enlargement of the liver and spleen.

Example Sentence: In the small town, hepatosplenomegaly was sometimes referred to as "big belly syndrome."

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