MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The combining form that means spleen is:
A
spleenomega/o
B
splen/o
C
lymph/o
D
spleen/o
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spleno-is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word spleen, an organ in the abdomen that helps regulate blood and is part of the immune system. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology. Spleno-comes from the Greek splḗn, meaning “spleen.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Lympho-is a combining form used like a prefix indicating lymph, an important liquid in the body that contains white blood cells and is conveyed to the bloodstream through lymphatic vessels. Lympho-is used in many medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common synonyms of spleen are grudge, ill will, malevolence, malice, malignity, and spite.

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