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1. (n.) hematopoiesis
the formation of blood.
Etymology: (1690–1700; < Gk haimátōsis; see hemato -, -osis)
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1. (noun) hematopoiesis, haematopoiesis, hemopoiesis, haemopoiesis, hemogenesis, haemogenesis, hematogenesis, haematogenesis, sanguification
the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)
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1. hematopoiesis
The development and formation of various types of BLOOD CELLS. Hematopoiesis can take place in the BONE MARROW (medullary) or outside the bone marrow (HEMATOPOIESIS, EXTRAMEDULLARY).
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