splenic (redirected from splenic enlargement)

splenic /splen·ic/ (splen´ik) pertaining to the spleen.

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splen·ic (splnk)

adj.

Of, in, near, or relating to the spleen.

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splenic.

See spleen.

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splenic

pertaining to the spleen.

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splenic abscess

caused by hematogenous spread of an infection elsewhere, by penetration by a foreign body from the reticulum in cattle, by ulceration from the stomach in the horse. Manifested by fever and toxemia, pain on palpation over the spleen and by a positive paracentesis sample.

splenic artery

see Table 9.

splenic corpuscle

lymph nodules in the splenic matrix.

splenic displacement

may be detectable on palpation. Usually caused by displacement of the stomach or intestine to which the spleen is attached.

splenic enlargement

see splenomegaly.

splenic fever

anthrax.

splenic hyperfunction

see hypersplenism.

splenic meridian points

acupuncture points situated along the splenic meridian.

splenic phosphodiesterase

a ribonuclease that is a 5′→3′ exonuclease.

splenic rupture

only likely in a grossly enlarged spleen, e.g. in bovine viral leukosis.

splenic torsion

a twisting or rotation of the spleen on its vascular pedicle, often in association with gastric dilatation-volvulus in large breed dogs, results in primarily venous congestion and possibly thrombosis and infarction. Clinical signs include abdominal distention and pain, vomiting, and in acute cases cardiovascular collapse and shock.