The spelling of the word "hepatauxe" may seem confusing at first, but it can be broken down phonetically using the IPA transcription. This word is pronounced /hepətɔːks/ and is composed of two parts: "hepata-" meaning liver and "-uxe" meaning excessive discharge or flow. The word likely originated in medical terminology or in scientific discussions of liver functioning. While it may not be a common word in everyday conversation, understanding its spelling and pronunciation is important for those in the medical or scientific fields.
Hypertrophy or enlargement of the liver.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.