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English noun: spleen

1. spleen (body) a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses


Synonymslien


Broader (hypernym)lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue


Part holonymarteria lienalis, lienal artery, splenic artery, splenic vein, vena lienalis


Part meronymlymphatic system, systema lymphaticum

2. spleen (feeling) a feeling of resentful anger


Synonymsirascibility, quick temper, short temper


Broader (hypernym)bad temper, ill temper









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