Definition

Having a similarity or appearance to blood.

Example

The hematoid substance in the sample indicated a possible infection.

Conversation

Did you see that art piece at the gallery?

Yeah, I did! It had such a hematoid quality to it.

Exactly! The colors really stood out, almost like they were alive.

Right? It made the whole exhibit feel so intense.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hematoid is formed from "hemat-" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word describes something that resembles blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hemat-' meaning blood and '-oid' meaning resembling — so hematoid refers to something that looks like blood.

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