Hemogenesis (Noun)
Meaning
The formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Hemogenesis in the fetus begins as early as six weeks after conception in the yolk sac, then shifts to the liver and spleen, and finally settles in the bone marrow after birth.
- Understanding hemogenesis is essential for developing effective treatments for blood-related disorders such as anemia and leukemia.
- The process of hemogenesis is tightly regulated by a complex interplay of hormones, growth factors, and transcription factors.
- Stem cells in the bone marrow play a crucial role in hemogenesis, giving rise to all blood cell types.
- Dysregulation of hemogenesis can lead to impaired blood production, resulting in fatigue, weakness, and increased susceptibility to infection.
Synonyms
- Haemogenesis
- Hematogenesis
- Hematopoiesis
- Haemopoiesis
- Sanguification
- Hemopoiesis
- Haematopoiesis
- Haematogenesis