spleen

Meanings

• noun

  An organ in the abdominal cavity that filters blood and produces lymph.

  - "The spleen is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in the immune system."
  - "During surgery, the surgeon must be careful not to damage the spleen."

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Pronunciation

1. /spliːn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lien , milt

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Rhymes

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spleen , scene , mean , dream

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Variants

List of all variants of spleen that leads to same result
spleen , spleens , vent her spleen , vent his spleen , vent one's spleen , vent their spleen

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Etymology

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Old English splēne, from splētan to drip or flow, from the spleen's role in filtering blood.

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Trivia

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1. The spleen is the largest organ in the human body that can be removed without causing death.

2. In ancient Egypt, the spleen was believed to be the seat of emotions and was often mummified and buried with the dead.

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Related Concepts

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1. lymphatic system: The spleen is part of the lymphatic system, which helps to fight infections and maintain the body's fluid balance.

2. spleenectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the spleen.

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Culture

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In literature, the spleen is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to melancholy or resentment. In art, the spleen has been depicted as a symbol of melancholy or anger.

How to Memorize "spleen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the spleen as a large, dark organ located in the upper left side of the abdominal cavity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the spleen with the color black and the emotion sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Spleen: Soak, Purify, Liquefy, Excrete, Nourish' to remember the functions of the spleen.

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