The Spleen Word Search
The Spleen, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the parts and systems of the human body sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: SPLEEN, IMMUNE, LYMPH, MACROPHAGE, LEUKOCYTE, ERYTHROCYTE, HEMATOPOIETIC, HEMOLYSIS, FILTRATION, STORAGE, RESERVOIR, CAPSULE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
The Spleen word list, defined
- SPLEEN /ˈspliːn/ · noun
- An organ in the abdominal cavity that filters the blood and stores red blood cells. It is also used figuratively to refer to a person's emotions or feelings, especially those related to anger or resentment. Related: liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas.
- IMMUNE /ɪˈmjuːn/ · adjective
- Not susceptible to a particular disease or condition; resistant to a particular substance or agent. Having a strong immune system. Related: resistant, infectious, pathogenic, vulnerable.
- LYMPH /lɪmf/ · noun
- A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system, and helps to defend the body against infection and disease. It is also a type of tissue that is found in the body. Related: fluid, tissue, serum, plasma.
- MACROPHAGE /mækroʊfeɪdʒ/ · noun
- A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests foreign substances and cellular debris. Related: phagocyte, immune cell, white blood cell, dendritic cell.
- LEUKOCYTE /luːˈkɒsɪt/ · noun
- A white blood cell that plays a major role in the immune system, particularly in defending against infections and foreign substances. Related: white blood cell, leucocyte, immune cell, lymphocyte.
- ERYTHROCYTE /ɪˈrɪθrəsaɪt/ · noun
- A mature red blood cell, the most common type of blood cell in vertebrates, which contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. Related: red blood cell, red cell, RBC, corpuscle.
- HEMATOPOIETIC /hɛmətəˈpoʊɪtɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to the formation of blood cellular components, especially red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Related: sanguineous, sanguiferous, hematogenous, blood-forming.
- HEMOLYSIS /hɛməˈlaɪsɪs/ · noun
- The breakdown or destruction of red blood cells, often due to disease or injury. This can lead to a decrease in red blood cell count and a release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream. Related: hemolysate, hemolysin, hemolysis, hemolytic.
- FILTRATION /fɪlˈtreɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of passing a liquid or gas through a filter in order to remove suspended particles or impurities. More broadly, the action or process of filtering something, including the selective exclusion of information or people. Related: straining, sieving, sifting, purification.
- STORAGE /strɒʊdʒ/ · noun
- The act of storing something, or a place where things are stored. A device or system for storing data or programs. Related: warehousing, repository, archive, deposit.
- RESERVOIR /ˈrɛzɪvɔːr/ · noun
- A natural lake or a man-made container for storing water, often used for irrigation, drinking water, or hydroelectric power. Related: tank, basin, pool, lagoon.
- CAPSULE /ˈkæpsjuːl/ (UK), /ˈkæpsuːl/ (US) · noun (also verb)
- A small soluble case or shell, typically made of gelatin, containing a dose of medicine; more broadly, any small sealed container or capsule-shaped structure. As a verb, to enclose something in a compact form. Related: pill, container, capsule-shaped shell, pod.
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