Hyposplenic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to, or afflicted with hyposplenism not-comparable

    "This case highlights an important finding on the peripheral smear that can lead to interventions that may prevent future episodes of severe sepsis in hyposplenic patients."

Example

More examples

"This case highlights an important finding on the peripheral smear that can lead to interventions that may prevent future episodes of severe sepsis in hyposplenic patients."

Etymology

From hypo- + splenic.

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