HealthSeptember 2, 2026

haematology

hee-muh-TOL-uh-jee

Definition

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'haima' (blood) and 'logia' (study of), the term entered English in the 19th century to describe the medical science of blood.

In the news

The term is used here as part of the name of the Cancer Care and Haematology Fund, reflecting the specialized medical field focused on the types of illnesses members of the walking group are navigating.

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