| spleno- | Splen- The spleen. Origin: G. Splen (05 Mar 2000) |
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| splenocele | <medicine> Hernia formed by the spleen. Origin: Gr. Spleen + a tumour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| splenocleisis | Inducing the formation of new fibrous tissue on the surface of the spleen by friction or wrapping with gauze. Origin: spleno-+ G. Kleisis, closure (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenocolic | Relating to the spleen and the colon; denoting a ligament or fold of peritoneum passing between the two viscera. (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenocyte | <haematology, pathology> Phagocytic cells (macrophages) of the spleen are usually meant by this vague term. (18 Nov 1997) |
| splenodynia | Synonym: splenalgia. Origin: spleno-+ G. Odyne, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenogonadal fusion | The formation of a mass consisting of splenic and testicular or ovarian tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenography | A description of the spleen. Origin: Gr. Spleen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| splenohepatomegaly | Splenohepatomegalia Enlargement of both spleen and liver. Origin: spleno-+ G. Hepar, liver, + megas, large (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenoid | <anatomy> Resembling the spleen; spleenlike. Origin: Gr. Spleeen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| splenology | <study> The branch of science which treats of the spleen. Origin: Gr. Spleen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| splenolymphatic | Relating to the spleen and the lymph nodes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenoma | General non-specific term for an enlarged spleen. Synonym: splenocele, splenoncus. Origin: spleno-+ G. -oma, tumour (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenomalacia | Softening of the spleen. Origin: spleno-+ G. Malakia, softness (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenomedullary | Synonym: splenomyelogenous. Origin: spleno-+ L. Medulla, marrow (05 Mar 2000) |