Hemotropic

/ˌhiːmoʊˈtroʊpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing organisms or viruses that have an attraction to or tendency to affect blood cells and the circulatory system.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'tropos' (turning toward). Medical term describing things that are drawn to or affect blood.

Kelly Says

Some viruses are hemotropic, meaning they specifically target and infect blood cells, which is why certain infections like dengue fever cause dangerous bleeding complications that doctors have to watch carefully for.

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