Swahili
bandama
ban-DA-ma
How to say it
Swahilibandamaban-DA-masoon
Englishspleensoon
Frenchratesoon
Meaning
the spleen, an internal organ (anatomical term).
Good to know
anat. spleen. (= wengu.) bandari, bendari LPers.J harbor, port, anchorage, roadstead, bandari ya mto. river port
Examples
- Daktari alichunguza bandama la mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's spleen.
- Bandama lilileta maumivu makali.The spleen caused sharp pain.
- Baada ya ajali, bandama lake liliondolewa.After the accident, his spleen was removed.
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