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Definitions for SPLENECTOMY
splɪˈnɛk tə misplenec·to·my

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  1. splenectomynoun

    surgical removal of the spleen

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  1. splenectomynoun

    The surgical removal of the spleen.

  2. Etymology: From spleen + -ectomy

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  1. Splenectomy

    A splenectomy is the surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen. The spleen is an important organ in regard to immunological function due to its ability to efficiently destroy encapsulated bacteria. Therefore, removal of the spleen runs the risk of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection, a medical emergency and rapidly fatal disease caused by the inability of the body's immune system to properly fight infection following splenectomy or asplenia.Common indications for splenectomy include trauma, tumors, splenomegaly or for hematological disease such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia.

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  1. splenectomy

    A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the complete or partial removal of the spleen, an organ located under the rib cage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. This surgery is typically performed to treat disorders or conditions affecting the spleen, such as splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), spleen injuries, or diseases like cancer.

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  1. Splenectomy

    A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of SPLENECTOMY in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of SPLENECTOMY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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