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haematopoietic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to haematopoiesis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • hemopoietic stem cells in bone marrow

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hematopoietic, hemopoietic, haemopoietic, hematogenic, haematogenic

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă) English haemato- English poietic English haematopoietic From haemato- + poietic.