What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
splenic
Example
The patient was diagnosed with splenic infarction. [splenic: adjective]
Example
Her splenic outburst was unexpected and alarming. [splenic: adjective]
spleen
Example
The spleen is located in the upper left abdomen. [spleen: noun]
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after a frustrating day. [spleen: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spleen is more commonly used than splenic in everyday language due to its broader meaning and negative connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between splenic and spleen?
Splenic is more formal and technical in tone, while spleen is more informal and casual in tone.
