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lienal

/ (ˈlaɪənəl) /

adjective

of or relating to the spleen

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Word Origin for lienal

C19: from Latin lien spleen

Words nearby lienal

lie-in, lie in state, lie in wait, lie low, lien, lienal, lienal artery, lienectomy, lienholder, lienitis, lien mobilis
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Medical definitions for lienal

lienal
[ lī′ə-nəl ]

adj.

Splenic.
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