spleen
Example Sentences
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Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical diseases, with a fatality rate of 95 percent if untreated, causing fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.
From Barron's
Further CT and MRI scans revealed an enlarged spleen and, in September 2025, she was diagnosed with myelofibrosis.
From BBC
In mouse models, the new therapy nearly eliminated leukemia cells in the blood and spleen while significantly extending survival time.
From Science Daily
Soon after, he was treated for an enlarged spleen.
In contrast, other immune organs like the spleen do not support these processes as effectively, highlighting the lymph nodes' importance for strong immune defenses and successful immunotherapy.
From Science Daily
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