Concept information
Preferred term
spleen diseases
Definition
- The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the stomach and below the diaphragm. Until recently, scientists weren't quite sure the exact function of this organ. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Spleen Diseases]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/spleen_diseases
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