Hepatomegaly - Glossary

Glossary

Cirrhosis: A type of chronic, progressive liver disease.

Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A type of adenocarcinoma, the most common type of liver tumor.

Hepatoma: A liver tumor.

Liver: A large, glandular organ, located in the upper abdomen, that cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.


Liver Cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the liver.

Liver Failure: The final stage of liver disease, in which liver function becomes so impaired that other areas of the body are affected, most commonly the brain.

Liver Metastases: Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the liver.

Liver Scan: An image of the liver created on a computer screen or on film. A radioactive substance is injected into a blood vessel and travels through the bloodstream. It collects in the liver, especially in abnormal areas, and can be detected by the scanner.

Liver transplantation: Surgery to replace a disease liver with a healthy one from a donor.

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