Hematopoiesis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhiː.mə.toʊ.pɔɪˈiː.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hematopoiesis is a noun meaning (hematology, cytology) The process by which blood cells are produced; it involves the formation of new cellular components of the blood in myeloid or lymphatic tissues.
Meaning
(hematology, cytology) The process by which blood cells are produced; it involves the formation of new cellular components of the blood in myeloid or lymphatic tissues.
Word Forms
- hematopoieses
- hemopoiesis
Synonyms for hematopoiesis
Depending on context, synonyms include hematogenesis, haemogenesis, hematolymphopoiesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extramedullary, haematopoiesis, hematogenesis, hemopoiesis, haemopoiesis, haematopoesis.
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