nounπShareIn 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 check the patient's spleen after noticing unusual blood test results. "anatomyorganbodyphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness."After a frustrating day at work, he came home and vented his spleen on his family. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim."Because of a sudden spleen, she dyed her hair bright pink the day before graduation. "mindcharacteractionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMelancholy; hypochondriacal affections."After a week of rain and canceled plans, a general spleen settled over the family, and everyone moped around the house. "minddiseaseemotionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fit of immoderate laughter or merriment."The teacher couldn't help but erupt into a spleen of laughter when the student accidentally called the principal "Mr. Pickles." "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dislike."Even though my brother loves vegetables, he spleens broccoli. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
