Leukopoiesis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌl(j)uːkəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leukopoiesis is a noun meaning A form of hematopoiesis in which white blood cells are formed in bone marrow located in bones in adults and hematopoietic organs in the fetus.
Meaning
A form of hematopoiesis in which white blood cells are formed in bone marrow located in bones in adults and hematopoietic organs in the fetus.
Word Forms
- leukopoieses
- leucopoiesis
Synonyms for leukopoiesis
Depending on context, synonyms include leukocytopoiesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leukocytopoiesis, leucocytopoiesis, leukogenesis, leukemogenesis, hematolymphopoiesis, hematogone.
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