ScienceAugust 26, 2026
haematopoietic
hee-muh-toh-poy-ET-ik
Definition
Relating to the formation and development of blood cells within an organism.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'haima' (blood) and 'poietikos' (productive or creative). It entered English in the 19th century to describe the biological process of blood cell creation.
In the news
The term appears in the name of a viral disease, 'infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis virus,' which affects the blood-forming tissues of crustaceans.
Global consultation sets research priorities for crustacean health
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