splenocleisis
Closure of the spleen, surgical procedure that induces the formation of fibrous tissue…Closure of the spleen, surgical procedure that induces the formation of fibrous tissue on the surface of the spleen to create a closure.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Closure of the spleen, surgical procedure that induces the formation of fibrous tissue on the surface of the spleen to create a closure.
Origin
Ancient Greek σπλήν (splḗn, “spleen”) + Ancient Greek κλείσις (kleísis, “closure”). By surAncient Greek σπλήν (splḗn, “spleen”) + Ancient Greek κλείσις (kleísis, “closure”). By surface analysis, spleno- + -cleisis.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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