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spleno-

  1. a combining form representing spleen in compound words.

    splenomegaly.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of spleno-1

Combining form representing Greek ḗn spleen

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When To Use

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 ḗn, meaning “spleen.” are variants of spleno-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, spleno- becomes splen-, as in splenectomy.

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