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Hypersplenism  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Anemia, Splenic
  • Anemias, Splenic
  • Splenic Anemia
  • Splenic Anemias

Note

  • increase in splenic hemolytic function: do not confuse with SPLENOMEGALY, increase in spleen size

Scope note

  • Condition characterized by splenomegaly, some reduction in the number of circulating blood cells in the presence of a normal or hyperactive bone marrow, and the potential for reversal by splenectomy.

History note

  • 66; ANEMIA, SPLENIC was heading 1963-83, was see under HYPERSPLENISM 1982-83

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006971

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