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Definition of 'hypersplenism'

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1. (noun) hypersplenism
enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. hypersplenism
Condition characterized by splenomegaly, some reduction in the number of circulating blood cells in the presence of a normal or hyperactive bone marrow, and the potential for reversal by splenectomy.

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