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

As it happens, you won’t find a better precis than that of Robert Gottlieb’s splen­did memoir “Avid Reader.”

From Washington Post

Splēnal′gia, pain in the region of the spleen; Splen′cule, Splen′cūlus, a supplementary spleen; Splēnec′tomist, one who excises the spleen; Splēnec′tomy, excision of the spleen; Splēnectō′pia, displacement of the spleen; Splēn′etic, a splenetic person.—adjs.

From Project Gutenberg

Splen′ic, pertaining to the spleen.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

Splen′ocele, a splenic tumour; Splēnog′raphy, the description of the spleen.—adjs.

From Project Gutenberg

Splendid, splen′did, adj. magnificent: famous: illustrious: heroic.—adj.

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