Hemogenesis

/ˌhɛmoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ noun

Definition

The formation and development of blood, including the creation of red blood cells, white blood cells, and other blood components.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) and 'genesis' (origin/creation). This term became standard in 19th-century hematology to describe the physiological process we now call hematopoiesis.

Kelly Says

Hemogenesis is the process your bone marrow does every single second—creating millions of new blood cells to replace the old ones that die, which is why your body is constantly 'making blood' without you knowing!

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