"spleen" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm;
Produces cells involved in immune responses (synset 105341015)
is a type of: lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system
has:
- arteria lienalis, lienal artery, splenic artery - an artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen
- splenic vein, vena lienalis - a vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein
is a part of: lymphatic system, systema lymphaticum - the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body

same as: lien
A feeling of resentful anger (synset 107568015)
is a type of: bad temper, ill temper - a persisting angry mood

same as: irascibility, quick temper, short temper