Haematopoiesis (Noun)
Meaning
The formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Haematopoiesis is the process by which the body produces new blood cells to replace old or damaged ones.
- The bone marrow is the primary site of haematopoiesis in adults, where stem cells differentiate into various types of blood cells.
- Disorders of haematopoiesis can lead to conditions such as anaemia, leukaemia, and lymphoma.
- Haematopoiesis is a complex process that involves the coordinated action of multiple cell types and growth factors.
- Researchers are studying the molecular mechanisms of haematopoiesis to develop new treatments for blood disorders and cancers.
Synonyms
- Haemogenesis
- Hematogenesis
- Hemogenesis
- Hematopoiesis
- Haemopoiesis
- Sanguification
- Hemopoiesis
- Haematogenesis