Autosplenectomy

An autosplenectomy (from 'auto-' self, '-splen-' spleen, '-ectomy' removal) is a negative outcome of disease and occurs when a disease damages the spleen to such an extent that it becomes shrunken and non-functional. ^[1]

8 relations: Asplenia, Codocyte, Howell–Jolly body, List of -ectomies, Sickle cell disease, Splenectomy, Splenic disease, Splenic infarction.

Asplenia

Asplenia refers to the absence of normal spleen function and is associated with some serious infection risks.

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Codocyte

Codocytes also known as target cells are red blood cells that have the appearance of a shooting target with a bullseye.

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Howell–Jolly body

A Howell–Jolly body is a histopathological finding of basophilic nuclear remnants (clusters of DNA) in circulating erythrocytes.

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List of -ectomies

The surgical terminology suffix "-ectomy" was taken from Greek εκ-τομια.

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Sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of blood disorders typically inherited from a person's parents.

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Splenectomy

A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen.

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Splenic disease

Splenic diseases include splenomegaly, where the spleen is enlarged for various reasons.

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Splenic infarction

Splenic infarction is a condition in which oxygen supply to the spleen is interrupted, leading to partial or complete infarction (tissue death due to oxygen shortage) in the organ.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autosplenectomy

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