Medical Root
splen/o
spleen
From Greek splen, spleen
Meaning
What does splen/o mean?
splen/o is a root meaning spleen. It comes from Greek splen, spleen.
Inside words it is spelled splen.
The organ is spelled spleen, but the root has one e: splenomegaly, splenectomy.
In real words
Medical words with splen/o
splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
an operation to remove the spleen
relating to, in or affecting the spleen
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 11.1 – Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems – Building a Medical Terminology Foundation 2e
- Guide to Common Medical Terminology
- SPLENO- Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we'll correct it.
Practice it
Lymph and immunity
splen/o is one of 8 parts in this lesson. Learn them together, then take real words apart.
Start the LessonOr browse every word part