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Lienal
Lienal (pronounced: lee-en-al) is a term used in medical science that is related to the spleen. The term is derived from the Latin word "lienis", which means spleen.
Etymology
The term "Lienal" is derived from the Latin word "lienis", which means spleen. It is used to describe anything that is related to the spleen, such as lienal artery, lienal vein, and lienal diseases.
Pronunciation
The term "Lienal" is pronounced as lee-en-al.
Related Terms
- Spleen: The spleen is an organ in the upper far left part of the abdomen, to the left of the stomach. The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood and is part of the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white blood cells are stored there.
- Lienal Artery: The lienal artery, also known as the splenic artery, is a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the spleen. It branches from the celiac artery.
- Lienal Vein: The lienal vein, also known as the splenic vein, is a blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen. It merges with the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein.
- Lienal Diseases: Lienal diseases refer to the diseases related to the spleen. These include splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen), asplenia (absence of normal spleen function), and hypersplenism (overactive spleen).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lienal
- Wikipedia's article - Lienal
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