The surgical removal of the spleen is often necessary if it has ruptured, which may occur during a physical injury to the left side of the trunk. The procedure is called spleenectomy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: The surgical removal of the spleen is often necessary if it has ruptured, which may occur during a physical injury to the left side of the trunk. The procedure is called splenectomy. Note the correct spelling of the term; there is not a second "e" in the root splen.
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