Definition

The process by which blood cells are produced in the body.

Example

Hemopoiesis occurs primarily in the bone marrow, where new blood cells are formed.

Conversation

Have you heard about hemopoiesis and how it works in our bodies?

Yeah, it’s pretty fascinating how our body produces blood cells.

Exactly! It's amazing to think about the process of hemopoiesis happening all the time.

For sure, it really shows how complex our biology is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hemopoiesis is formed from "hemato-" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "poiesis" (from Greek "poiein", meaning to make or produce). The term refers to the process of making or producing blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' ('hemato-') being 'made' ('poiesis') in the body — that's what hemopoiesis means.

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