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hy·per·splenism
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Princeton's WordNet
hypersplenismnoun
enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders
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hypersplenismnoun
A disorder in which abnormal spleen activity destroys blood cells
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hypersplenism
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen. The spleen usually lies in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the human abdomen. Splenomegaly is one of the four cardinal signs of hypersplenism which include: some reduction in number of circulating blood cells affecting granulocytes, erythrocytes or platelets in any combination; a compensatory proliferative response in the bone marrow; and the potential for correction of these abnormalities by splenectomy. Splenomegaly is usually associated with increased workload (such as in hemolytic anemias), which suggests that it is a response to hyperfunction. It is therefore not surprising that splenomegaly is associated with any disease process that involves abnormal red blood cells being destroyed in the spleen. Other common causes include congestion due to portal hypertension and infiltration by leukemias and lymphomas. Thus, the finding of an enlarged spleen, along with caput medusae, is an important sign of portal hypertension.
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hypersplenism
Hypersplenism is a medical condition characterized by the overactive functioning or enlargement of the spleen, resulting in the excessive destruction or removal of blood cells and/or platelets from the bloodstream. This can lead to conditions such as anemia, leukopenia, and/or thrombocytopenia. It is typically associated with conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the spleen, such as liver disease or certain blood disorders.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hypersplenism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hypersplenism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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