splenectomy
noun
sple·nec·to·my
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plural splenectomies
Definition of splenectomy
: surgical removal of the spleen
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Other Words from splenectomy
splenectomize
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transitive verb
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transitive verb
Examples of splenectomy in a Sentence
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If your body isn’t responsive to medication, your doctor might recommend a splenectomy, which is a surgery to remove your spleen (which is mainly what creates the antibodies that attack platelets), the NHLBI explains. — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, "What Even Causes ITP?," 21 June 2019 That medical team has guided the family through more than 20 blood transfusions, a splenectomy and constant monitoring of Evelyn's condition. — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "You'd never know this happy-go-lucky 2-year-old has sickle cell anemia. But it's always on her mom's mind.," 11 June 2018 But otherwise, no broken arms, splenectomies or anything noteworthy outside of the toe incident. — Sarah Wesley Lemire, courant.com, "Sarah Wesley Lemire's Last Word: The Toe Incident," 22 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'splenectomy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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