Inducing the formation of new fibrous tissue on the surface of the spleen by friction or wrapping with gauze. ... Origin: spleno-+ G. Kleisis, closure ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: splē′nō-klī′sis Definitions: 1. Inducing the formation of new fibrous tissue on the surface of the spleen by friction or wrapping with gauze.