haemopoiesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The production of blood cells and platelets, a process which in adults takes place within the bone marrow.

Pronunciation

/hiːmə(ʊ)ˈpiːsɪs/

Word forms

haemopoiesis

Etymology

From haemo- + -poiesis.

Synonyms

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