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.
The spleen is a multifunctional organ. In the circulatory system, its main role is to destroy and remove old or defective red blood cells and cell debris or bacteria from the blood stream.It also produces red blood cells when required, as well as lymphocytes, plasma cells, and antibodies.he spleen is a multifunctional organ. In the circulatory system, its main role is to destroy and remove old or defective red blood cells and cell debris or bacteria from the blood stream.