1.NounAbsence of normal function of the spleen, from any cause:
Anatomical absence of the spleen (after splenectomy or congenitally).
Physiological absence of splenic function; either substantial or total splenic dysfunction; splenic nonfunction.
2.NounAnatomical absence of the spleen (after splenectomy or congenitally).
3.NounPhysiological absence of splenic function; either substantial or total splenic dysfunction; splenic nonfunction.