Hematopoietic
Hematopoietic
Hematopoietic (pronunciation: hee-muh-toh-poy-et-ik) is a term used in the field of medicine and biology to describe the process of blood cell formation. The term is derived from the Greek words 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'poiesis' meaning 'to make'.
Etymology
The term 'Hematopoietic' is derived from the Greek words 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'poiesis' meaning 'to make'. It is used to describe the process by which the body produces blood cells.
Definition
Hematopoiesis is the process by which the body produces all types of blood cells including erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets). This process takes place in the bone marrow, the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of bones.
Related Terms
- Hematopoietic stem cells: These are the cells in the bone marrow that give rise to all other blood cells through the process of hematopoiesis.
- Hematopoietic growth factors: These are substances, such as erythropoietin and colony-stimulating factors, that stimulate the production of blood cells.
- Hematopoietic cell transplantation: This is a procedure that infuses healthy hematopoietic stem cells into a patient to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hematopoietic
- Wikipedia's article - Hematopoietic
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