Definitions for splenomegaly
ˌspli noʊˈmɛg ə li, ˌsplɛn oʊ-splenomega·ly

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1. splenomegalynoun

   an abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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1. splenomegalynoun

   An enlargement of the spleen.

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1. Splenomegaly

   Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen. The spleen usually lies in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the human abdomen. Splenomegaly is one of the four cardinal signs of hypersplenism which include: some reduction in number of circulating blood cells affecting granulocytes, erythrocytes or platelets in any combination; a compensatory proliferative response in the bone marrow; and the potential for correction of these abnormalities by splenectomy. Splenomegaly is usually associated with increased workload (such as in hemolytic anemias), which suggests that it is a response to hyperfunction. It is therefore not surprising that splenomegaly is associated with any disease process that involves abnormal red blood cells being destroyed in the spleen. Other common causes include congestion due to portal hypertension and infiltration by leukemias and lymphomas. Thus, the finding of an enlarged spleen, along with caput medusae, is an important sign of portal hypertension.

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1. splenomegaly

   Splenomegaly is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the spleen. It is usually associated with diseases such as infections, cancers, liver diseases and blood disorders, which increase the workload on the splen resulting in its expansion. It can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, anemia, easy bleeding, and susceptibility to infections.

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1. Splenomegaly

   Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen. The spleen usually lies in the left upper quadrant of the human abdomen. It is one of the four cardinal signs of hypersplenism, some reduction in the number of circulating blood cells affecting granulocytes, erythrocytes or platelets in any combination; a compensatory proliferative response in the bone marrow; and the potential for correction of these abnormalities by splenectomy. Splenomegaly is usually associated with increased workload, which suggests that it is a response to hyperfunction. It is therefore not surprising that splenomegaly is associated with any disease process that involves abnormal red blood cells being destroyed in the spleen. Other common causes include congestion due to portal hypertension and infiltration by leukemias and lymphomas. Thus, the finding of an enlarged spleen; along with caput medusa; is an important sign of portal hypertension.

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1. Splenomegaly

   Enlargement of the spleen.

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1. • Hypertrophy

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of splenomegaly in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of splenomegaly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=splenomegaly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Splenomegaly
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splenomegaly
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=splenomegaly