haematogenesis
Definition
Noun: The biological process by which new blood cells are produced within a living organism. This process occurs primarily in the bone marrow.
Usage
Haematogenesis is a technical term used in medical and biological contexts to describe the continuous, vital process of blood cell formation. - The study focused on how certain diseases can disrupt normal haematogenesis. - A key function of the bone marrow is haematogenesis.
Advanced Usage
- Distinction from Haematopoiesis: While often used synonymously in general contexts, some scientific literature makes a subtle distinction. can sometimes refer specifically to the initial formation of blood cells in the embryo, while refers to the ongoing process throughout life. However, this distinction is not universally applied.
Variants and Related Words
- Haematopoietic (adj): Relating to the formation of blood cells.
- Haematopoietic stem cells are crucial for blood cell production.
- Haematopoiesis (n): The more commonly used synonym for blood cell formation.
- Erythropoiesis (n): The specific formation of red blood cells.
- Leukopoiesis (n): The specific formation of white blood cells.
Synonyms
- Haematopoiesis
- Hemopoiesis (US spelling variant)
- Sanguification (archaic)
Word Origin
From Greek haimato- (blood) + genesis (creation, origin).
Noun
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the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)
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