Definition

Relating to or affecting the blood or blood vessels.

Example

The doctor explained that the haemic condition required immediate treatment.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on blood types?

Yeah, I heard they found some haemic differences among them.

It's interesting how that might affect our health, right?

Absolutely! It could lead to better treatments based on those haemic factors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haemic is derived from the Greek word "haima" (meaning blood) combined with the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). Therefore, haemic refers to something that is related to or characteristic of blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'haima' which means blood, and remember that 'haemic' pertains to blood.

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