Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: angio. Definition: The prefix (angio-) comes from the Greek angeion for vessel. The prefix (angio-) refers to a receptacle, vessel, shell or container. Examples: Angioblast (angio-blast) - embryonic cell that develops into blood cells and blood vessel endothelium.
1 Immune system - Spleen. 2  Major functions of the spleen include removing abnormal blood cells and making components of the immune system. 3  Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a range of disorders.  Disorders of the spleen include splenomegaly, hypersplenism and splenic rupture.
260 Contributions. The function of the spleen is the same in the human body as in other vertebrates. It plays a really big role with red blood cells and the immune system. In terms of red blood â¦cells, it removes worn out cells, recycles iron and also keeps some extra blood handy in case of a hemorrhagic shock.