spleen
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spleen
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Definition of spleen:
- spleen (noun):
- spitefulness or bad temper
- a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses.
- a highly vascular ductless organ that is located in the left abdominal region near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and is concerned with final destruction of red blood cells, filtration and storage of blood, and production of lymphocytes
Synonyms for spleen:
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Antonyms for spleen:
peacesympathyharmonykindnesslikingsweetnessrapportrespectaffectionfavourShow 15 more
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