HealthSeptember 2, 2026
haematological
hee-muh-tuh-LOJ-i-kuhl
Definition
Relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'haima' meaning blood and 'logos' meaning study, combined with the suffix -ical. It entered the English language as a formal medical descriptor for blood-related science.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe the specific nature of a participant's rare blood cancer. It highlights how patients with similar haematological conditions often seek out dedicated support groups.
A walk in the woods
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