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From pancreatico- + splenectomy.
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Today it means: A surgical procedure involving the removal of the pancreas and spleen, usually performed to treat tumors, severe trauma, or other serious diseases affecting these organs. Full definition →
From pancreatico- + splenectomy.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.