cold war in British English. See all translations. uk â /ËkÉÊld ËwÉËr/ us â /ËkoÊld ËwÉËr/. âº a state of extreme unfriendliness existing between countries, especially countries with opposing political systems, that expresses itself not through fighting but through political pressure and threats.
The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to filter blood of damaged cells, cellular debris, and pathogens. Like the thymus, the spleen houses and aids in the maturation of lymphocytes. Lymphocytes destroy pathogens and dead cells in the blood.
The spleen is indeed an lymphatic organ. This however does not filter lymph it filters blood. Within the stroma of the organ lies all the different white blood cells, and indeed it is part of our immunity. The spleen does not produce blood, but it is the primary site of red blood cell destruction the liver being the second. Your spleen creates blood and fights infection. It belongs to your lymphatic system.