splenic
Of the spleen
Splenic means relating to or affecting the spleen, the organ that filters blood and supports immune function: splenic artery, splenic rupture.
The word appears almost exclusively in medical contexts.
Figuratively, spleen once meant ill temper, giving rise to the rare adjective splenetic for irritable or peevish people.
Adaptive immunity cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- phagocytosisCellular ingestion of particles
white blood cells · antibodies · immunoglobulins · innate immunity · cytokines
Blood cell production process
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- blood storagePreserving donated plasma and cells
Medical examination by touch
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- imagingProducing visual representations
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
CT scan · leukopenia · anemia · vaccination
Trunk's organ-containing void
- epigastricUpper central abdomen
- ribsThoracic bone set
- peritonealOf the abdominal lining
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
Smallest arterial vessels
- venulesSmallest vein branches
- vasculatureBody's network of vessels
- blood supplyCirculatory delivery to tissues
- perfusionFluid delivery to tissue
lymphocytes
Adaptive immunity cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
phagocytosis · white blood cells · antibodies · immunoglobulins · innate immunity · cytokines
hematopoiesis
Blood cell production process
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
hilum
Seed's umbilical mark
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- parenchymaFunctional tissue of organs
palpation
Medical examination by touch
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- imagingProducing visual representations
ultrasound · CT scan · leukopenia · anemia · vaccination
hemangioma
Benign tumor of vessels
abdominal cavity
Trunk's organ-containing void
- epigastricUpper central abdomen
- ribsThoracic bone set
- peritonealOf the abdominal lining
arterioles
Smallest arterial vessels
- venulesSmallest vein branches
- vasculatureBody's network of vessels
- blood supplyCirculatory delivery to tissues