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splen/o — Spleen

splen/o means spleen. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: splenic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Spleen

Examples and word parts

splenic

Relating to the spleen.

Word parts: splen (spleen) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: splen-, spleno-

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