epiplexis

[ˌɛpɪˈplɛksɪs]

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in ancient Greek medicine to refer to a disease that occurs in the spleen, or an abnormal formation of the spleen.

“In ancient Greek medical texts, epiplexis was described as a rare condition affecting the spleen.”

Synonyms

  • splenic disease
  • splenomegaly

Antonyms

  • splenosis