hematopoiesis

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Noun hematopoiesis has 1 sense

hematopoiesis, haematopoiesis, hemopoiesis, haemopoiesis, hemogenesis, haemogenesis, hematogenesis, haematogenesis, sanguification - the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)
--₁ is a kind of organic process, biological process

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Term: hematopoiesis

Definition: Hematopoiesis refers to the process in which new blood cells are formed, involving the production and maturation of blood cells in the bone marrow. It encompasses the generation of red blood cells (erythropoiesis), white blood cells (leukopoiesis), and platelets (thrombopoiesis).

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The bone marrow is responsible for hematopoiesis, producing billions of new blood cells every day.
Hematopoiesis plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Related Products: Bone Marrow, Blood Cells, Immune System

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