Term: Asplenia

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

The absence of a functional spleen.

Related terms 

• Pneumococcal Disease

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)