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Definition of Hypersplenism

1. Noun. Enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders.

Definition of Hypersplenism

1. Noun. (medicine) A disorder in which abnormal spleen activity destroys blood cells ¹

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Medical Definition of Hypersplenism

1. A condition or group of conditions where the haemolytic activity (red blood cell destruction) of the spleen is increased. The spleen is often enlarged. (11 Jan 1998)

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