splenocolic

splenocolic
Relating to the spleen and the colon; denoting a ligament or fold of peritoneum passing between the two viscera.

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sple·no·col·ic (sple″no-kolґik) [spleno- + colic (def. 1)] pertaining to the spleen and colon.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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