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A splenectomy is a procedure that involves the removal of the spleen by operative means.
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Splenectomy Definition. Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ ...
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Splenectomy, surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that removes disease-producing organisms and worn-out red blood cells from the bloodstream. A splenectomy may be necessary following injury to the spleen, or in the course of some blood diseases.

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