splenoid

/splɪˈnoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the spleen

“The splenoid shape of the organ helped it store and filter blood more efficiently.”

2. noun

a splenoid bone or a splenoid process

“The splenoid bone in the skull formed a protective structure for the brain’s nerves.”

3. adjective

of or relating to a splenoid cell or a splenoid nucleus

“The research team studied the splenoid cells in the patient’s blood to understand the disease better.”

Synonyms

  • spleen-like
  • splenic

Antonyms

  • hepatic
  • liver-related