Splenic

Origin

From Ancient Greek σπληνικός ("of the spleen")

Alternative forms

• splenike 17th century, splenick 17th – 18th centuries

Full definition of splenic

Adjective

1. Of, related to, or located near the spleen. 1700-
• 1619: Samuel Purchas, Purchas His Pilgrim: Microcosmus, Or the Historie of ManThe Liuer by the splenike branch, transferreth them to the Serjeant of the scullery the Splene.

Derived terms

• splenic artery
• splenic fever
• splenic flexure
• splenic plexus
• splenic pulp
• splenic sinus
• splenic vein
• splenic vessel

Anagrams

• pencils