(sple-ni´tis) inflammation of the spleen, a condition that is attended by enlargement of the organ and severe local pain. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Sple·ni'tis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ............ of the spleen.] (Medicine) Inflammation of the spleen. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/168
Inflammation of the spleen, caused by a variety of conditions ranging from exposure to hemolytic chemicals, systemic infections lodged in the spleen, even cancer.
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