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Does having a second tiny spleen aid the immune system, or is it of no added use?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Just a spare: In case you lose the main one.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/15/2013

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