hematopoiesis
Noun: The biological process by which new blood cells are formed in the body. This continuous, vital process occurs primarily in the bone marrow of adults.
"Hematopoiesis" is a technical, scientific term used in medicine and biology. It describes the complex series of events where hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow differentiate and mature into all the various types of blood cells: red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
- Normal bone marrow function is essential for healthy hematopoiesis.
- The study focused on how certain diseases can disrupt the process of hematopoiesis.
- Hematopoiesis increases during periods of infection or blood loss to meet the body's demands.
- Extramedullary hematopoiesis: A condition where blood cell formation occurs outside the bone marrow, such as in the liver or spleen, often in response to severe marrow disease.
- Regulation of hematopoiesis: Refers to the control of this process by growth factors and cytokines (e.g., erythropoietin).
- Hematopoietic (adjective): Relating to the formation of blood cells.
- Hematopoietic stem cells are the source of all blood cells.
- Hematopoiesis is synonymous with haematopoiesis (chiefly British English spelling) and hemopoiesis.
- Blood cell formation
- Hemopoiesis / Haematopoiesis
Given the technical nature of the word, it is not associated with phrasal verbs or idioms. Key related biological concepts include: - Erythropoiesis: The specific formation of red blood cells. - Leukopoiesis: The specific formation of white blood cells. - Thrombopoiesis: The specific formation of platelets.
- the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)