Which term describes enlargement of the liver?

• A. Constipation
• B. Hepatomegaly
• C. Flatulence
• D. Draping

Answer: (B)

Hepatomegaly is the term for enlargement of the liver. The word combines hepato-, meaning liver, with -megaly, meaning enlargement, so it literally describes a liver that is larger than normal. In clinical practice, detecting hepatomegaly involves examining the abdomen to feel the liver edge or using imaging to assess size, and it can accompany conditions like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, or congestive heart failure. The other terms refer to different gastrointestinal issues or are not related to liver size: constipation is difficulty passing stool, flatulence is excess gas in the digestive tract, and draping is not a condition describing organ enlargement.