Haematological
Haematological
Haematological (pronounced: hee-muh-toh-loj-i-kuhl) is an adjective that pertains to haematology, the branch of medicine that deals with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. The term is derived from the Greek words 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Haematological is often used in the context of diseases and conditions that affect the blood, such as haematological malignancies (blood cancers), haematological disorders (blood disorders), and haematological tests (blood tests).
Related Terms
- Haematology: The branch of medicine that involves the study and treatment of blood and blood-forming organs.
- Haematologist: A medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the blood.
- Haematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation, which occurs in the bone marrow.
- Haemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
- Haematocrit: A test that measures the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.
- Haemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding, which is the first stage of wound healing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haematological
- Wikipedia's article - Haematological
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