Splenic — Splen ic, a. [L. splenicus, Gr. splhniko s; cf. F. spl[ e]nique.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the spleen; lienal; as, the splenic vein. [1913 Webster] {Splenic apoplexy} or {Splenic fever}. (Med.) See {Anthrax}, n., 3. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
splenic — [splen′ik, splēn′ik] adj. [L splenicus < Gr splēnikos] 1. of or having to do with the spleen 2. in or near the spleen … English World dictionary
splenic — gas·tro·splenic; hy·per·splenic; splenic; … English syllables
splenic — adjective Etymology: Latin splenicus, from Greek splēnikos, from splēn spleen Date: 1619 of, relating to, or located in the spleen < splenic blood flow > … New Collegiate Dictionary
splenic — /splee nik, splen ik/, adj. of, pertaining to, connected with, or affecting the spleen: splenic nerves. [1610 20; < L splenicus < Gk splenikós. See SPLEN , IC] * * * … Universalium
splenic — Relating to the spleen. SYN: lienal, splenetic (1). * * * splen·ic splen ik adj of, relating to, or located in the spleen <splenic blood flow> … Medical dictionary
splenic — /ˈsplɛnɪk/ (say splenik), /ˈsplinɪk/ (say spleenik) adjective of or relating to, connected with, or affecting the spleen: splenic nerves. {Latin splēnicus from Greek splēnikos} …
splenic — adj. of or in the spleen. Phrases and idioms: splenic fever anthrax. Derivatives: splenoid adj. Etymology: F spleacutenique or L splenicus f. Gk splenikos (as SPLEEN) … Useful english dictionary
Splenic-flexure syndrome — is a term sometimes used to describe bloating, muscle spasms of the colon, and upper abdominal discomfort thought to be caused by trapped gas at the splenic (as opposed to hepatic) flexure in the colon; the pain caused can be excruciating and… … Wikipedia
Splenic apoplexy — Splenic Splen ic, a. [L. splenicus, Gr. splhniko s; cf. F. spl[ e]nique.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the spleen; lienal; as, the splenic vein. [1913 Webster] {Splenic apoplexy} or {Splenic fever}. (Med.) See {Anthrax}, n., 3. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
