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question 33
a herniation or swelling of the liver is called:
a hepatomegaly.
b hepatodynia.
c hepatomalacia.
d hepatosis.
e hepatocele.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Option A (hepatomegaly): "Hepato-" refers to the liver, and "-megaly" means enlargement or swelling. This matches the description of liver herniation or swelling.
• Option B (hepatodynia): "-dynia" means pain, so this refers to liver pain, not swelling.
• Option C (hepatomalacia): "-malacia" means softening, so it refers to liver softening, not swelling.
• Option D (hepatosis): This is a general term for liver disease, not specifically swelling.
• Option E (hepatocele): "-cele" means hernia, but it typically refers to a hernia of the liver tissue, while hepatomegaly is more about swelling/enlargement. The question mentions "herniation or swelling", and hepatomegaly is the standard term for liver enlargement/swelling.

Answer:

A. hepatomegaly