Meaning

1 senses
  1. A surgical procedure involving the removal of the pancreas and spleen, usually performed to treat tumors, severe trauma, or other serious diseases affecting these organs.

Origin

From pancreatico- + splenectomy.

From pancreatico- + splenectomy.

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Forms

plural: pancreaticosplenectomies

Synonyms

2 synonyms
splenopancreatectomypancreatosplenectomy

See also

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