hepatosplenomegaly

(noun)

enlargement of both the liver and spleen.

Related Terms

Examples of hepatosplenomegaly in the following topics:

  • The TORCH Panel of Tests

    • TORCH infections cause a syndrome characterized by microcephaly, sensorineural deafness, chorioretinitis, hepatosplenomegaly, and thrombocytopenia.
    • An enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly) is common, as is jaundice.

  • Plague

    • Septicemic plague is a deadly blood infection; symptoms include hypotension, hepatosplenomegaly, delirium, seizures in children, shock, lethargy, and fever.