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What is the definition or description of: large spleen?
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Large spleen: Large spleen = Splenomegaly. This may be due to a variety of conditions (blood disorders,infections or cancer). Here is a good Mayo Clinic article on splenomegaly: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enlarged-spleen/home/ovc-20212739
Answered 5/22/2017
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