National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: February 23, 2024
Id http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C12432
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C12432
Preferred Name

Spleen

Definitions
An organ that is part of the hematopoietic and immune systems. It is composed of the white pulp and the red pulp and is surrounded by a capsule. It is located in the left hypochondriac region. Its functions include lymphocyte production, blood cell storage, and blood cell destruction.
Synonyms
Reticuloendothelial System, Spleen
Splenic structure (body structure)
SPLEEN
Spleen
Splenic
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Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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