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spleen
[ spleen ]
noun
- a highly vascular, glandular, ductless organ, situated in humans at the cardiac end of the stomach, serving chiefly in the formation of mature lymphocytes, in the destruction of worn-out red blood cells, and as a reservoir for blood.
- Obsolete. this organ conceived of as the seat of spirit and courage or of such emotions as mirth, ill humor, melancholy, etc.
- ill humor, peevish temper, or spite.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- Archaic. melancholy.
- Obsolete. caprice.
spleen
/ ː /
noun
- a spongy highly vascular organ situated near the stomach in man. It forms lymphocytes, produces antibodies, aids in destroying worn-out red blood cells, and filters bacteria and foreign particles from the blood lienalspleneticsplenic
- the corresponding organ in other animals
- spitefulness or ill humour; peevishness
to vent one's spleen
- archaic.the organ in the human body considered to be the seat of the emotions
- archaic.another word for melancholy
- obsolete.whim; mood
spleen
/ ŧ /
- An organ in vertebrate animals that in humans is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach. The spleen is mainly composed of lymph nodes and blood vessels. It filters the blood, stores red blood cells (erythrocytes) and destroys old ones, and produces white blood cells (lymphocytes).
spleen
- An organ in the lymphatic system , in the upper left part of the abdomen , that filters out harmful substances from the blood . The spleen also produces white blood cells , removes worn-out red blood cells from circulation, and maintains a reserve blood supply for the body.
Derived Forms
- ˈԾ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- i adjective
- un·i adjective
- un·i·ly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spleen1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spleen1
Idioms and Phrases
see vent one's spleen .Example Sentences
Ferrets that weren’t exposed to the seasonal flu before being infected with H5N1 had high levels of the virus in their respiratory tissues, as well as detectable virus in their hearts, spleen, liver and intestines.
The vet’s office called with good news after removing Jake’s spleen: He was done and ready to be picked up.
Phages are rapidly filtered out of the blood by the liver and spleen, but they can also reproduce, making it hard to determine the right dose.
The researchers found that zinc-deficient mice had increased A. baumannii bacterial burden in the lungs, spread of bacteria to the spleen, and higher mortality compared to mice with adequate dietary zinc consumption.
The two boys were discovered in their beds a few minutes later and had suffered skull fractures and injuries to their ribs, spleen, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.
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