Letter S

Spleen

An organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen near the stomach.

The spleen produces lymphocytes; it is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.

The spleen also filters the blood, serves as a major reservoir for blood and destroys blood cells that are aged.

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