👉 Splenoptosis is a concept in medicine that describes the process by which the spleen, a vital organ located in the abdomen, grows and develops from its original size. This growth takes place within the spleen itself rather than in any other part of the body. Splenoptosis occurs during fetal development. During this time, the organs develop from their starting points as they grow, but these processes are not complete until the full maturity of the organ is reached. In humans, the sple