noun

enlargement

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noun

The act of making something bigger, or the resulting increase in size.

"The clinic reported an unusual enlargement of the patient's liver."

An enlarged photograph or print.

"She had an enlargement made of her favourite wedding photo."

Word Forms

enlargements plural

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The clinic reported an unusual _____ of the patient's liver.

From enlarge + -ment.

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