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 part of your lymphatic system, which fights infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. It contains white blood cells that fight germs. Your spleen also helps control the amount of blood in your body, and destroys old and damaged cells. Certain diseases might cause your spleen to swell. You can also damage or rupture your spleen in an injury, especially if it is already swollen. If your spleen is too damaged, you might need surgery to remove it. You can live without a spleen. Other organs, such as your liver, will take over some of the spleen's work.