Which term denotes enlargement of the liver?

• A. Hepatosplenomegaly
• B. Splenomegaly
• C. Hepatomegaly
• D. Cirrhosis

Answer: (C)

Hepatomegaly is the term that denotes enlargement of the liver. It comes from hepat- meaning liver and -megaly meaning enlargement, so it directly describes an enlarged liver on exam or in imaging. The other terms refer to different situations: splenomegaly is enlargement of the spleen, hepatosplenomegaly indicates enlargement of both the liver and spleen, and cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease involving scarring, which isn’t defined by enlargement.