Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
splenic
adjective
/ˈsplɛnɪk/
Definition
Relating to the spleen or its function.
Examples
- The splenic artery supplies blood to the spleen.
- Doctors examined the patient’s splenic function after the surgery.
- Splenic abnormalities can indicate various health issues.
Meaning
The term ‘splenic’ describes anything associated with the spleen, an organ involved in filtering the blood and supporting the immune system.
Synonyms
- spleen-related
- hemolytic
- blood-filtering
