What does megal mean in medical terms?: A Comprehensive Guide to Enlargement Terminology
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In medical terminology, the combining form *megal-*, *megalo-*, and suffix *-megaly* all originate from the Greek *mégas*, meaning 'great' or 'large,' signifying an abnormal enlargement. This critical root helps clinicians describe pathological conditions, such as an enlarged heart or liver.
