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Complete the following terms using the definitions given.
-Removal of the spleen: __________ectomy


Definitions:

Leukemias

A group of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Blood-forming Tissues

Refers to the tissues responsible for the production of blood cells, including the bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.

Oligodendroglioma

A rare type of brain tumor that arises from oligodendrocytes, cells that produce the myelin sheath covering nerve cells.

Oligo-

A prefix meaning few or scanty, used in scientific terms to denote a smaller quantity or lower degree.

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