hematopoiesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process by which blood cells are produced; it involves the formation of new cellular components of the blood in myeloid or lymphatic tissues.

Pronunciation

/ˌhiː.mə.toʊ.pɔɪˈiː.sɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hematopoiesis.wav

Word forms

hematopoiesis hematopoieses hæmatopœsis haematopoiesis hæmopoiesis haemopoiesis hemopoiesis

Etymology

From hemato- + -poiesis.

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