noun🔗ShareIn 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. "organbodyanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(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. "mindemotioncharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "mindactioncharactertendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMelancholy; hypochondriacal affections."After a week of rain and cancelled plans, the city was overcome with spleens. "mindmedicinebodyconditionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fit of immoderate laughter or merriment."The class erupted into spleens when the teacher accidentally tripped over the wastebasket. "emotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
