splenosis en · NOUN
Etymology
From spleno- + -osis. By surface analysis, splen- + -osis.
Meanings
- Formation of mini-spleens in other parts of the body, from the lodging of splenic tissue fragments in other regions, of limited splenic function.
- A mini-organ resulting from an incidence of such.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| splenoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |