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 | ||
Synonyms | lien | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue | ||
Part holonym | arteria lienalis, lienal artery, splenic artery, splenic vein, vena lienalis | ||
Part meronym | lymphatic system, systema lymphaticum | ||
2. | spleen (feeling) a feeling of resentful anger | ||
Synonyms | irascibility, quick temper, short temper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bad temper, ill temper | ||