Haematopoietic

/ˌhiːmətəpɔɪˈɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involved in the formation and production of blood cells in bone marrow.

Etymology

From Greek 'haema' (blood) + 'poietic' (making), describing anything involved in blood cell production.

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Haematopoietic stem cells are like the master keys of your body—they can transform into any type of blood cell needed, which is why scientists are racing to use them to cure leukemia and sickle cell disease.

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