hematological

Thân thiện

A doctor examines a hematological slide under a microscope.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to hematology: Pertaining to the branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.

Usage

• The adjective "hematological" is used to describe anything connected to the scientific study of blood. It is a formal, technical term primarily used in medical, clinical, and biological contexts.
• It typically modifies nouns such as "disorders," "tests," "parameters," "abnormalities," or "malignancies."

Examples

• The patient underwent a series of hematological tests to determine the cause of the anemia.
• This journal publishes research on hematological cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
• The lab is equipped to analyze various hematological parameters from a blood sample.

Advanced Usage

• Hematological system: Refers collectively to the organs and tissues involved in blood production and function, primarily the bone marrow, spleen, and the blood itself.
  • Chemotherapy can have a suppressive effect on the entire hematological system.

Variants and Related Words

• Hematology (n): The scientific study of blood and blood-forming tissues.
  • She specialized in hematology and oncology.
• Hematologist (n): A physician or scientist who specializes in hematology.
  • The hematologist reviewed the bone marrow biopsy results.

Synonyms

• Hemic: Relating to the blood (less common, more general).
• Hematologic: An alternative spelling with the same meaning.

Notes

• "Hematological" and "hematologic" are often used interchangeably. "Hematological" is more common in British English, while "hematologic" is frequently seen in American English medical literature. Both are correct.
• The root "hemato-" or "haemato-" (from Greek ) means "blood." The spelling "haematological" is the standard British English variant.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or involved in hematology

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hematologic
• haematological