SPLEEN -
Noun: A large gland like organ coloured a reddish purple and situated at the left and under the stomach in man. It stores blood and acts as a blood reservoir to boost up the blood volume if the need arises. It breaks down and disposes of damaged or worn out red cells and sets free their haemoglobin which is passed to the liver. It protects against infection by removing micro-organisms from the blood. There are a number of diseases which will cause the spleen to enlarge so this will be checked for by your doctor.

Greek - splenós = spleen

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