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 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 plateleâ¦ts , white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.