spleno-

American  

1. a combining form representing spleen in compound words.

   splenomegaly.

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Usage

What does spleno- mean? Spleno- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word spleen, an organ in the abdomen that helps regulate blood and is part of the immune system. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Spleno- comes from the Greek splḗn, meaning “spleen.”What are variants of spleno-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, spleno- becomes splen-, as in splenectomy.

Etymology

Origin of spleno-

Combining form representing Greek splḗn spleen