Pronunciation: [splɛnˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Splenoma is a medical term referring to a tumor or growth on the spleen. It is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, which reflects its Greek origins. The IPA phonetic transcription for splenoma is /spliːnoʊmə/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "s" sounds like /s/ and the "p" like /p/, followed by a long /iː/ sound. The "o" sounds like /oʊ/, and the final syllable is pronounced like /mə/.
"Splenoma" is a medical term that combines the word "spleno," which refers to the spleen, and the suffix "-oma," which denotes a tumor or abnormal growth. This term specifically refers to the presence of a tumor or neoplasm in the spleen.
The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen. It plays a vital role in filtering blood, removing old red blood cells, and helping the immune system by producing and storing white blood cells. A splenoma, therefore, represents an abnormal growth or mass that is found within the spleen.
Splenic tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign splenomas are typically small and do not cause significant symptoms or complications. Malignant splenic tumors, on the other hand, can be more aggressive and may spread to other parts of the body.
The causes of splenomas are not always clear, but they can develop as a result of various factors, such as genetic predisposition, infections, or underlying conditions like lymphomas or leukemia. Symptoms associated with splenomas may include pain or tenderness in the left upper abdomen, fatigue, weight loss, anemia, or an enlarged spleen detected during physical examination or medical imaging.
Treatment options for splenomas depend on their size, location, and whether they are benign or malignant. These options may include observation, surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy), or other therapies such as chemotherapy or radiation for malignant tumors.
Splenocele (1), splenoncus, a tumor of the spleen.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "splenoma" is a medical term used to refer to a tumor of the spleen.
The etymology of "splenoma" is derived from the combination of two root words: "spleno" and "oma".
"Spleno" is derived from the Greek word "splēn" meaning "spleen". The word "spleen" itself has Latin origins, coming from "splen" in medieval Latin, and ultimately from "splēn" in classical Latin.
The suffix "oma" is commonly used in medical terminology to denote a tumor or a mass. It is derived from the Greek word "ōma" meaning "tumor" or "swelling".
Therefore, combining "spleno" (spleen) with "oma" (tumor), "splenoma" literally means a tumor of the spleen.
