Concept information
Preferred term
spleen
Definition
- The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron.
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-JN3HQBCP-0
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