Spleen

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The spleen is an organ in the abdomen that functions as part of the lymphatic system.[1] It serves to make lymphocytes, filter the blood, store blood cells, and destroy old blood cells.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms". National Cancer Institute. February 2, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2019.