cold war in British English. See all translations. uk â /ËkÉÊld ËwÉËr/ us â /ËkoÊld ËwÉËr/. âº a state of extreme unfriendliness existing between countries, especially countries with opposing political systems, that expresses itself not through fighting but through political pressure and threats.
The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to filter blood of damaged cells, cellular debris, and pathogens. Like the thymus, the spleen houses and aids in the maturation of lymphocytes. Lymphocytes destroy pathogens and dead cells in the blood.
It produces lymphocytes, is important for T cell maturation (T for thymus-derived). Spleen. The spleen is an organ in the upper left abdomen, which filters blood, disposes of worn-out red blood cells, and provides a 'reserve supply' of blood. It contains both red tissue, and white lymphatic tissue.