An autosplenectomy (from `auto-` self, `-splen-` spleen, `-ectomy` removal) occurs when a disease damages the spleen to such an extent that it becomes shrunken and non-functional. ==Consequences== Absence of effective splenic function (asplenia) is associated with increased risks of overwhelming post splenectomy infection, especially by enca...
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(aw″to-sple-nek´tә-me) almost complete disappearance of the spleen due to progressive fibrosis and shrinkage.
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autosplenectomy The almost complete disappearance of the spleen through progressive fibrosis and shrinkage; such as, that which may occur in sickle cell anemia.
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