Insufficiency of arterial or venous blood supply to the spleen due to emboli, thrombi, vascular torsion, or pressure that produces a macroscopic area of necrosis. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Splenic Artery
The largest branch of the celiac trunk with distribution to the spleen, pancreas, stomach and greater omentum.
Splenectomy
Surgical procedure involving either partial or entire removal of the spleen.
Sickle Cell Trait
The condition of being heterozygous for hemoglobin S.