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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