Abnormal enlargement of a kidney is called nephroptosis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -ptosis, utilized in the term nephroptosis, means "drooping," which is the condition of a floating kidney. The suffix for "enlarged" is -megaly.

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