splen-

American  

1. variant of spleno- before a vowel.

   splenectomy.

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Usage

What does splen- mean? Splen- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “spleen,” representing the word spleen, an organ in the abdomen that helps regulate blood and is part of the immune system. It’s often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology. Splen- comes from the Greek splḗn, meaning “spleen.”Splen- is a variant of spleno-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use spleno- article.

Example Sentences

This is, moreover, the heart of the old French monarchy; and as that monarchy was splendid and picturesque, a reflection of the splen- dor still glitters in the current of the Loire.

From A Little Tour in France by James, Henry