splenectomized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌsplɛnɛkˈtɒmaɪzd/
KK: /splɪˈnɛk tə maɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that has had the spleen surgically removed.
Example
After the surgery, he was classified as splenectomized and needed to take extra precautions against infections.
Conversation
Did you hear about Sarah's surgery?
Yeah, I heard she got splenectomized last week.
I hope she recovers quickly; that sounds serious.
I know, right? At least she will feel better after healing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spleenless
removed
extracted
Antonyms
intact
whole
unremoved
verb
Definition
To have undergone a surgical procedure to remove the spleen.
Example
After the accident, he was splenectomized to prevent further complications.
Tense Forms
Past: splenectomized
Past Participle: splenectomized
Conversation
Did you hear that Mark had to get splenectomized?
No way! What happened to him?
He had some serious health issues that required surgery.
Root Explanation
Splenectomized → It is formed from "splen" (from Greek "splēn", meaning spleen) and "-ectomy" (from Greek "ektomē", meaning excision or removal) and the suffix "-ized" (meaning to make or to undergo a process). The word describes the state of having undergone the surgical removal of the spleen.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'spleen' as the organ being 'removed' ('-ectomy') and 'splenectomized' means that the spleen has been taken out.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.