Hemopoietic

/ˌhɛmoʊpɔɪˈɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or capable of producing blood cells; involved in blood cell formation.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'poietikos' (creative, productive). This adjectival form describes anything that participates in or supports blood cell creation.

Kelly Says

Stem cells in your bone marrow have incredible hemopoietic power—a single hemopoietic stem cell can divide thousands of times and create millions of specialized blood cells throughout your lifetime.

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