hypersplenism

hy·per·splen·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-splee-niz-uh m, -splen-iz-]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˈspli nɪz əm, -ˈsplɛn ɪz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-splee-niz-uh m, -splen-iz-]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˈspli nɪz əm, -ˈsplɛn ɪz-/

Definitions of hypersplenism word

noun hypersplenism an abnormal condition characterized by an enlarged spleen that prematurely destroys red blood cells or platelets. 1
noun hypersplenism (medicine) A disorder in which abnormal spleen activity destroys blood cells. 1

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Origin of hypersplenism

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; hyper- + splen- + -ism

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Parts of speech for Hypersplenism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hypersplenism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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