a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
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spleen::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lien |
| Type of | lymphoid tissue, lymphatic tissue |
| Derivation | splenetic, splenic |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | irascibility, quick temper, short temper |
| Type of | ill temper, bad temper |
| Derivation | splenetic |
Examples of spleen
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The arrow was removed as well as her spleen and injured parts of her intestines.
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Later, he had to have his spleen removed and a titanium rod inserted in his leg.
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The kidneys and spleen are eaten once they are exposed, followed by the muscles.
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The fall injured Beth-Halachmy's spleen, which had to be removed, Glasgow said.
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Veterinarians performed additional tests and surgery to correct a twisted spleen.
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The knife punctured the victim's lung and spleen, which was surgically removed.
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The man suffered a ruptured diaphragm, a lacerated spleen and numerous fractures.
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He was diagnosed with a spleen injury when he played at Denver three years ago.
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This constant quality control goes on mostly in the lymph nodes and the spleen.
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- A large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
- Irascibility: a feeling of resentful anger
- The spleen (from Greek u03C3u03C0u03BBu03AEu03BDu2014splu1E17n) is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter.
- Splean (Russian: u0421u043Fu043Bu0438u043D) is a popular Russian rock band. They were formed and released their first album in 1994. Since then, they have remained one of the most popular rock bands in Russia and the former Soviet Union. The band's name is derived from "spleen" (in the sense of "depression"), and the "ea" spelling in English is a pun on the spelling of the Beatles...
- In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes; A bad mood; spitefulness
- Ductless organ lying to left of stomach
- An organ that produces lymphocytes and stores erythrocytes.
- To dream of spleen, denotes that you will have a misunderstanding with some party who will injure you.
- An organ responsible for storing blood and producing cells used in immune response
