Hepatosplenomegaly refers to ________
A) enlargement of the gallbladder
B) enlargement of the liver and spleen
C) softening of the liver and spleen
D) hardening of the kidney and spleen
B
Explanation: A) Hepat/o- does not mean "gallbladder."
B) Correct!
C) The suffix -megaly does not mean "softening."
D) Hepat/o- does not mean "kidney."
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