noun🔗ShareMilzIn vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes."The doctor ordered an ultrasound to examine both of the patient's spleens after blood tests revealed abnormalities. "Der Arzt ordnete einen Ultraschall an, um die Milz des Patienten zu untersuchen, nachdem Bluttests Anomalien aufgedeckt hatten.organbodyanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerstimmung, Übellaunigkeit(except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness."Their spleens were quite evident during the argument; they were full of resentment. "Ihre Verstimmung war während des Streits deutlich zu spüren; sie waren voller Groll.mindemotioncharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLaune, AnwandlungA sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim."Her sudden decision to quit her job was one of her spleens, leaving everyone surprised. "Ihre plötzliche Entscheidung, ihren Job zu kündigen, war eine ihrer Launen, was alle überraschte.mindactioncharactertendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwermut, MissmutMelancholy; hypochondriacal affections."After a week of rain and cancelled plans, the city was overcome with spleens. "Nach einer Woche Regen und abgesagten Plänen war die Stadt von Schwermut erfasst.mindmedicinebodyconditionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHeftiges Gelächter, LachanfallA fit of immoderate laughter or merriment."The class erupted into spleens when the teacher accidentally tripped over the wastebasket. "Die Klasse brach in schallendes Gelächter aus, als der Lehrer versehentlich über den Papierkorb stolperte.emotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
