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• Spleen transplantation
  == Spleen Transplantation == ...urgical procedure that involves the replacement of a diseased or damaged [[spleen]] with a healthy one from a donor.
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• Splenic
  ...Greek word "splēn" meaning spleen, is an adjective that pertains to the [[spleen]], an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. ...sponsible for the production, storage, and elimination of blood cells. The spleen is located in the upper left part of the [[abdomen]], under the [[rib cage]
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• Asplenia
  ..."spleen") is a rare medical condition characterized by the absence of a [[spleen]] or its function. ...d ''splēn'' meaning "spleen". It is used to describe a condition where the spleen is either absent or not functioning properly.
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• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  |Term=Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ...d tissue (found mostly in the spleen and lymph glands) that is not Hodgkin's disease
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• Splenic artery
  ...e spleen") is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the [[spleen]]. It is one of the three branches of the [[celiac artery]], the others bei ...in the upper part of the abdomen. It follows a tortuous course towards the spleen, giving off several branches along its path. These branches include the [[p
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• Traube's space
  '''Traube's space''' (pronounced: traw-buhz space) is an anatomical term referring to a ...cluding the identification and description of the area now known as Traube's space.
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• Splenic infarction
  ...'s blood supply is compromised, leading to tissue death or necrosis in the spleen. The term "splenic infarction" is derived from the Latin word "splen" meaning spleen, and the Latin word "infarctus" meaning stuffed into.
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• Banti's syndrome
  '''Banti's Syndrome''' ...is a rare and chronic condition characterized by the enlargement of the [[spleen]] and often associated with [[portal hypertension]], [[anemia]], and [[leuk
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• Kehr's sign
  == Kehr's Sign == ...to the left shoulder. This symptom is typically indicative of a ruptured [[spleen]], [[ectopic pregnancy]], or other abdominal pathology.
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• Felty's syndrome
  ...involves three specific symptoms: [[rheumatoid arthritis]], an enlarged [[spleen]] (splenomegaly), and a decreased white blood cell count (neutropenia). Thi Felty's syndrome is pronounced as "FEL-teez SIN-drohm".
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• Blunt splenic trauma
  ...traʊmə/) is a type of [[abdominal trauma]] that specifically affects the [[spleen]]. It is often caused by high-impact events such as [[car accidents]], fall ...s to the non-penetrating nature of the injury, "splenic" pertains to the [[spleen]], and "trauma" is a Greek word meaning "wound".
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• Splenic injury
  ...'' (pronunciation: /ˈspliːnɪk ˈɪndʒəri/) refers to damage or harm to the [[spleen]], an organ located in the upper left part of the [[abdomen]] under the [[r The term "splenic" is derived from the Greek word "splēn", which means spleen. The term "injury" comes from the Latin "injuria" meaning "wrong, injustice
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• Fan Lu
  ...term directly translates to "rice stove" in English, symbolizing the body's digestive system. ...u" (炉), meaning stove. This metaphorical term is used to describe the body's digestive system, as it is responsible for processing food (rice) and conve
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• Kerr's sign
  == Kerr's sign == ...cific symptom associated with [[abdominal aortic aneurysm]] and [[ruptured spleen]]. The sign is named after the Scottish surgeon, [[John Kerr]], who first d
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• White pulp
  '''White pulp''' (pronunciation: /waɪt pʌlp/) is a component of the [[spleen]] that is involved in the immune response. The term "white pulp" is derived ...ference to the tissue's light color compared to the darker red pulp in the spleen.
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• Splenic marginal zone lymphoma
  ...') is a rare type of [[non-Hodgkin lymphoma]] that primarily affects the [[spleen]]. ...Splenic" refers to the [[spleen]], "marginal zone" refers to a part of the spleen where certain types of [[lymphocytes]] (a kind of white blood cell) are fou
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• Lymphoplasmic lymphoma
  ...lood and an enlarged liver, spleen or lymph nodes. Also called Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia  ...lood and an enlarged liver, spleen or lymph nodes. Also called Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Dampness
  '''Dampness''' (/ˈdæmpnɪs/) is a term used in [[Traditional Chinese Medicine]] (TCM) to describe a pa ...oduction of phlegm, which is considered a pathological product of the body's metabolic processes.
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• Mycosis fungoides
  ...on the skin and can spread to the lymph nodes or other organs, such as the spleen, liver, or lungs  ...on the skin and can spread to the lymph nodes or other organs, such as the spleen, liver, or lungs {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Trabeculae
  ...parts of the body, including the [[Heart|heart]], [[Bone|bones]], [[Spleen|spleen]], and [[Lymph nodes|lymph nodes]]. ...odes|lymph nodes]], trabeculae provide a framework that supports the organ's function in the immune system.
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