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What is the suffix for MEGALY in Medical abbreviations

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The combining form -Magaly is used like a suffix meaning “irregular enlargement” of an organ or part of the body. It is used in many medical terms, especially in pathology. The form -Magaly ultimately comes from the Greek Megas, meaning “great, large.

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