spleniculus

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• spleniculus — SYN: accessory spleen. [Mod. L.] …   Medical dictionary

• Spleen — An organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen near the stomach. The spleen produces lymphocytes; it is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. The spleen also filters the blood, serves as a major reservoir for blood and destroys blood… …   Medical dictionary