autosplenectomize
autosplenectomize · autosplenectomizes · autosplenectomized · autosplenectomizing
To have a grossly shrunken and nonfunctional spleen as a result of repeated,…To have a grossly shrunken and nonfunctional spleen as a result of repeated, disease-induced splenic infarctions.
Meaning
1 senses(often, rare)To have a grossly shrunken and nonfunctional spleen as a result of repeated, disease-induced splenic infarctions.
Origin
From auto- + splenectomize or autosplenectomy + -ize.From auto- + splenectomize or autosplenectomy + -ize.
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Forms
autosplenectomizes, autosplenectomizing, autosplenectomized, autosplenectomized| Base form | autosplenectomize · to autosplenectomize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | autosplenectomizes |
| Present participle | autosplenectomizing |
| Past simple | autosplenectomized |
| Past participle | autosplenectomized |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle