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What is the medical terminology combining form meaning enlargement?

The medical terminology combining form meaning enlargement is -megaly.

This combining form is used to create words describing an enlargement of a specific organ or body part. For example:

* Hepatomegaly - enlargement of the liver

* Splenomegaly - enlargement of the spleen

* Cardiomegaly - enlargement of the heart

* Acromegaly - enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet)

Keep in mind that combining forms are typically used in conjunction with a root word or prefix to create a complete medical term.

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