splenitis

/ (splɪˈnaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the spleen

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Words nearby splenitis

splenic flexure, splenic lymph follicle, splenic pulp, splenic sinus, splenic vein, splenitis, splenium, splenium corporis callosi, splenius, splenius muscle of head, splenius muscle of neck
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Medical definitions for splenitis

splenitis
[ splĭ-nī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the spleen.
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