hæmatopœsis

A form of hematopoiesis — The process by which blood cells are produced; it involves the formation of new cellular components of the blood in myeloid or lymphatic tissues.

Meanings

nounhæmatopœsis (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete spelling of hematopoiesis.

    In syphilis, not only are those glands affected which are in the chain of the great system of lymphatics, but those which are actively concerned in hæmatopœsis.

    1874, The Medical Examiner, Volume XV, Original Communications, page №342
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