Definition: Vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste). See the examples below. Occasionally the term imagery is also used to refer to figurative language, in particular metaphors and similes. See also:1  Image.2  Composing Descriptive Paragraphs and Essays. 3  Description.4  How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph. 5  Joseph Mitchell's Place Description: McSorley's Saloon.ee the examples below. Occasionally the term imagery is also used to refer to figurative language, in particular metaphors and similes. See also: 1  Image. 2  Composing Descriptive Paragraphs and Essays. 3  Description. 4  How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph. 5  Joseph Mitchell's Place Description: McSorley's Saloon.
The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. Located in the upper left region of the abdominal cavity, the spleen's primary function is to filter blood of damaged cells, cellular debris, and pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Like the thymus, the spleen houses and aids in the maturation of immune system cells called lymphocytes.
The spleen is an organ that is located on the upper left side of the abdomen. About the size of a fist, the spleen is important because it helps fight infection in the body by filtering the blood. Another function is the storage of blood cells. The spleen keeps blood flowing to the liver. splenectomy refers to taking out the spleen in surgery. Removing part of the spleen is called a partial splenectomy.