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Large lymphatic organ in the upper left of the abdominal cavity. Closely associated with the circulatory system, the spleen culls damaged, worn-out, or potentially dangerous cells from the blood. It also produces lymphocytes and stores excess red blood cells.
Ãâó: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| spleen |
An organ which is part of the lymphatic system aiding in the red blood cell development
Ãâó: aspin.asu.edu/geneinfo/glos-s.htm
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| spleen |
Large organ on the left side of the body below the stomach. Its functions include helping to fight infection and removing old or damaged red blood cells from the circulation.
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/C...
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| spleen |
An organ near the stomach or intestines of most vertebrates; the site of final destruction of blood cells, blood storage, and production of lymphocytes.
Ãâó: www.uoguelph.ca/GTI/urbanpst/glossn_z.htm
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| spleen |
Large, solid organ responsible for the normal production and destruction of blood cells.
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