hematological
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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of or relating to or involved in hematology
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