A hernia of the spleen.

Relating to both the spleen and pancreas.

Any disease or disorder of the spleen.

The series of developmental stages an organism passes through from birth to reproduction and death.

A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place.

An enzyme that joins DNA strands by forming phosphodiester bonds, essential in DNA replication and repair.

To join or bind together, especially in reference to DNA fragments using DNA ligase.

A thread or wire used for tying, especially in surgical procedures to constrict blood vessels.

An optical instrument that uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small specimens.

The first stage of photosynthesis occurring in the thylakoid membranes, where light energy is converted to chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).