hemogenesis
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Definition
- Noun:
- The formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow): Hemogenesis is the biological process by which new blood cells are produced.
Usage
- Hemogenesis is a continuous, vital process that occurs throughout life.
- It is a scientific and medical term used primarily in biology, hematology, and medicine.
Examples
- Noun:
- The study focused on the factors regulating hemogenesis in the bone marrow.
- A disruption in normal hemogenesis can lead to various blood disorders.
Advanced Usage
- "Regulation of hemogenesis": Refers to the complex control mechanisms governing blood cell production.
- Hormones like erythropoietin are crucial for the regulation of hemogenesis.
- "Site of hemogenesis": Specifies the location where blood cell formation occurs.
- In adult humans, the primary site of hemogenesis is the bone marrow.
Variants and Related Words
- Hematopoiesis (n): The more common scientific synonym for hemogenesis.
- Hematopoiesis and hemogenesis are often used interchangeably.
- Hemopoietic (adj): Relating to the formation of blood cells.
- The bone marrow is a hemopoietic tissue.
Synonyms
- Hematopoiesis: The formation of blood cellular components.
- Hemopoiesis: An alternate spelling for hematopoiesis.
Notes on Different Meanings
- Hemogenesis has a single, specific meaning in biological sciences. It is not used in general or figurative contexts.
Noun
- the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)