ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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The medical term that means to cut into the spleen is:
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splenectomy
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splenotomy
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splenoplexy
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splenoplasia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Listen to pronunciation. (spleh-NEK-toh-mee) An operation to remove the spleen.
Detailed explanation-2: -If your spleen needs to be removed, other organs such as the liver can take over many of the spleen’s functions. This means you will still be able to cope with most infections. However, there is a small risk that a serious infection may develop quickly. This risk will be present for the rest of your life.
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