Hemopoiesis (Noun)
Meaning
The formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Hemopoiesis 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 hemopoiesis in adults, where stem cells differentiate into various blood cells.
- Dysregulation of hemopoiesis can lead to blood disorders, such as anemia, leukemia, or lymphoma.
- Understanding the mechanisms of hemopoiesis is crucial for the development of treatments for blood-related diseases.
- Researchers have been studying the molecular mechanisms that regulate hemopoiesis in order to better understand how to promote healthy blood cell production.
Synonyms
- Haemogenesis
- Hematogenesis
- Hemogenesis
- Hematopoiesis
- Haemopoiesis
- Sanguification
- Haematopoiesis
- Haematogenesis