Spleen

Pronunciation: /spliːn/

Definitions of spleen

noun a large, vascular organ in the abdominal cavity that filters blood, stores blood cells, and destroys old blood cells

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor told me that my spleen is healthy.

A2 The spleen is an important organ that helps filter blood.

B1 In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is believed to be linked to digestion.

B2 The surgeon had to remove her spleen due to a serious injury.

C1 The function of the spleen in the immune system is complex and multifaceted.

C2 The pathologist examined the tissue sample from the spleen under a microscope.

Examples of spleen in a Sentence

formal The spleen is an important organ responsible for filtering blood and producing antibodies.

informal I heard that he injured his spleen in a skiing accident.

slang She's got guts, I'll give her that, but her spleen is another story.

figurative His bitter spleen towards his former boss was evident in his scathing remarks.

Grammatical Forms of spleen

• plural: spleens
• comparative: spleenier
• superlative: spleeniest
• present tense: spleens
• future tense: will spleen
• perfect tense: have spleened
• continuous tense: is spleening
• singular: spleen
• positive degree: spleen
• infinitive: to spleen
• gerund: spleening
• participle: spleened

Origin and Evolution of spleen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'spleen' originated from the ancient Greek word 'splēn' which referred to the organ believed to be the seat of emotions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spleen' evolved to also refer to feelings of anger or ill humor, reflecting the ancient belief in the spleen's connection to emotions.