noun Download 🔗Share In 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. Examples : "The doctor ordered an ultrasound to examine both of the patient's spleens after blood tests revealed abnormalities. " organ body anatomy physiology medicine biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness. Examples : "Their spleens were quite evident during the argument; they were full of resentment. " mind emotion character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim. Examples : "Her sudden decision to quit her job was one of her spleens, leaving everyone surprised. " mind action character tendency Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections. Examples : "After a week of rain and cancelled plans, the city was overcome with spleens. " mind medicine body condition emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment. Examples : "The class erupted into spleens when the teacher accidentally tripped over the wastebasket. " emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading