hematogenesis
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A scientist observes hematogenesis in a bone marrow sample under a microscope.
Definition
Noun: - The formation and development of blood cells in the living body: This is the biological process by which new blood cells are produced, primarily occurring in the bone marrow of adults.
Usage
- This is a technical, scientific term used primarily in medical, biological, and hematological contexts.
- It describes the continuous, vital physiological process responsible for generating red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Examples
- Noun:
- Hematogenesis is a crucial process for maintaining a healthy immune system and oxygen transport.
- Disorders affecting hematogenesis can lead to conditions like anemia or leukemia.
- The study focused on the molecular signals that regulate hematogenesis in the bone marrow.
Advanced Usage
- "Erythroid hematogenesis": Specifically refers to the part of the process that generates red blood cells (erythrocytes).
- The research paper detailed the stages of erythroid hematogenesis.
- "Disturbed hematogenesis": Used to describe an impaired or abnormal blood cell formation process.
- The toxin was found to cause disturbed hematogenesis in the laboratory models.
Variants and Related Words
- Hematopoiesis (n): The more common and preferred synonym in modern scientific English for the formation of blood cellular components.
- Hemopoiesis (n): An alternate spelling and synonym for hematopoiesis.
- Hematogenic (adj): Pertaining to or originating in the blood, or relating to hematogenesis.
- A hematogenic infection is one carried by the bloodstream.
Synonyms
- Hematopoiesis: The formation of blood cells.
- Hemopoiesis: Formation of blood cells.
- Sanguification: An older, less common term for blood formation.
Notes on Meaning
- Hematogenesis is synonymous with hematopoiesis. "Hematopoiesis" is the term most frequently used in contemporary medical literature.
- The process is most active in the bone marrow but can also occur in other sites like the liver and spleen, especially during fetal development.
A scientist observes hematogenesis in a bone marrow sample under a microscope.
Noun
- the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)