Disease or Syndrome
splenic infection
splen·ic in·fec·tion
Definitions related to splenic infection:
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An infectious process affecting the spleen. Predisposing factors include immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus, and sickle cell anemia. Infectious agents include bacteria (e.g., staphylococcus and streptococcus) and fungi.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the spleen.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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