What is another word for splenectomy?
Pronunciation: [splɛnˈɛktəmɪ] (IPA) 
Splenectomy refers to the surgical removal of the spleen, a crucial organ in the immune system responsible for filtering the blood and eliminating old or damaged red blood cells. Some synonyms for this term include splenotomy, spleen removal, splenectomize, and splenectome. Splenodesis, on the other hand, is a related procedure in which the spleen is repositioned and attached to other organs in the body instead of being removed altogether. In some instances, a partial splenectomy may also be performed, leaving a portion of the spleen intact. Medical professionals may also use the term lienectomy to refer to the surgical removal of the spleen.
