glomerulomegaly

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noun

The presence of excessively large glomerules.

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Meanings

nounglomerulomegaly (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe presence of excessively large glomerules.

    Hyperviscosity due to polycythemia may induce an angiogenic increase in the glomerular capillary beds, in turn leading to glomerulomegaly.

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Origin

From glomerule + -o- + -megaly.

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