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hematopoietic cell

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the cells within bone marrow whose function is to differentiate (transform) into mature blood cells.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: haematoblast, hemoblast (often synonymous in the past, but outdated)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haematoblast, hemoblast

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hematocyte, hemocyte, blood cell, cell

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noun

Meaning 2

Any of the cells within bone marrow whose function is to differentiate (transform) into mature blood cells.

A hematopoietic stem cell.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: often, specifically

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haematoblast, hemoblast, HSC, w:hematopoietic stem cell, hemocytoblast

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hematocyte, hemocyte, blood cell, cell, hematopoietic cell

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