noun
- The formation and development of blood cells, especially red blood cells, in the bone marrow and other blood-forming tissues.
Usage: medical/scientific term; also spelled haematopoiesis in British English
Examples
- Hematopoiesis occurs primarily in the red bone marrow of adults.
- The process of hematopoiesis is essential for maintaining a healthy blood supply.
- Certain medications can interfere with normal hematopoiesis and cause anemia.
- During fetal development, hematopoiesis takes place in the liver and spleen.
- Doctors study hematopoiesis to understand blood disorders and develop treatments.
- Stem cells in the bone marrow are responsible for initiating hematopoiesis.