Hypersplenism
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpɝˈɛsˈpiˈɫɛnˈɪzəm/
Hypersplenism (noun)
- A condition where the spleen becomes too active and destroys blood cells faster than the body can replace them.
Examples
- Hypersplenism can cause low blood cell counts.
- The doctor explained that hypersplenism is an overactive spleen.