Hypersplenism

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpɝˈɛsˈpiˈɫɛnˈɪzəm/

Hypersplenism (noun)

  1. 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.