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.
Front View of the Spleen. The spleen is an organ in the upper far left part of the abdomen, to the left of the stomach. The spleen varies in size and shape between people, but itâs commonly fist-shaped, purple, and about 4 inches long.Because the spleen is protected by the rib cage, you canât easily feel it unless itâs abnormally enlarged.The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system.Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.ecause the spleen is protected by the rib cage, you canât easily feel it unless itâs abnormally enlarged. The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system.