Splenosis
Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈpiˈɫɛnoʊˈsɪs/
Splenosis (noun)
- A condition where small pieces of spleen tissue grow in other parts of the body after injury or surgery.
Examples
- Splenosis can happen after an injury to the spleen.
- Doctors look for splenosis when tissue grows in unusual places.