- Splenization
- Splenization Splen`i*za"tion, n. (Med.) A morbid state of the lung produced by inflammation, in which its tissue resembles that of the spleen. [1913 Webster]
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Splenization
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splenization — ˌsplēnə̇ˈzāshən, len , ˌnīˈz noun ( s) Etymology: French splénisation, from spléni splen + isation ization : the condition of being or process of becoming like a spleen the splenization of the tissue of a congested lung … Useful english dictionary
splenization — spleni·za·tion … English syllables
spleen — n. gland like organ near stomach, concerned in blood cell production; malice; anger. ♦ splenectomy, n. surgical removal of the spleen. ♦ splenetic, a. ill tempered; crabbed. ♦ splenic, a. pertaining to spleen. ♦ splenization, n.… … Dictionary of difficult words
splenification — ˌsplēnəfə̇ˈkāshən, len noun ( s) Etymology: French splénification, from spléni splen + fication : splenization … Useful english dictionary
