Definition of Spleen

an abdominal organ that produces lymphocytes and filters blood

Examples of Spleen in a sentence

A major part of the immune system, the abdominal spleen filters the body’s blood.  🔊

Pressing under the patient’s ribcage, the doctor explained that his spleen is an organ that helps keep bodily fluid balanced.  🔊

The spleen helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause both pneumonia and meningitis.  🔊

Because the spleen is a storage for blood, the rupturing of this organ is a life-threatening emergency.  🔊

Around 10% of humans have a small accessory spleen that helps the body produce lymphocytes and filter blood.  🔊

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