haematopoietic
Definition
Adjective: - Pertaining to the formation and development of blood cells: Describes anything related to the process by which the body produces new blood cells. This process, called haematopoiesis, occurs primarily in the bone marrow.
Usage
The adjective "haematopoietic" is used in scientific and medical contexts to describe tissues, cells, organs, or factors involved in blood cell production. - It typically modifies nouns like stem cells, system, organ, factor, or disorder. - The spelling hematopoietic (without the first 'a') is the standard American English variant.
Examples
- The haematopoietic system is responsible for generating all types of blood cells.
- Bone marrow contains haematopoietic stem cells that can differentiate into red or white blood cells.
- Certain diseases can disrupt normal haematopoietic function.
Advanced Usage
- Haematopoietic microenvironment: Refers to the specific tissue environment in the bone marrow that supports blood cell formation.
- Haematopoietic growth factors: These are signaling molecules, such as hormones, that stimulate the production of blood cells.
Variants and Related Words
- Hematopoietic (adj.): The American English spelling of "haematopoietic".
- Haematopoiesis (n.): The process of blood cell formation.
- Haemopoietic (adj.): A less common variant spelling with the same meaning as "haematopoietic".
Synonyms
- Hemopoietic (adj.): The American English spelling variant.
- Blood-forming (adj.): A more general, descriptive term.
Adjective
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pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
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hemopoietic stem cells in bone marrow
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