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hematogenesis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌhiː.mə.təʊˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/US/ˌhiː.mə.toʊˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/

Formal / Scientific / Medical

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What does “hematogenesis” mean?

the formation and development of blood cells.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

the formation and development of blood cells.

The physiological process by which new blood cells are produced, primarily occurring in the bone marrow in adults.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

The primary difference is in the variant spelling 'haematogenesis' (UK) vs. 'hematogenesis' (US).

Connotations

None beyond the spelling variant.

Frequency

Equally rare in both varieties; 'haematopoiesis' (UK) / 'hematopoiesis' (US) is the more common term.

Grammar

How to Use “hematogenesis” in a Sentence

N/A - Noun

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
defective hematogenesisimpaired hematogenesisstimulate hematogenesis
medium
site of hematogenesisregulation of hematogenesisprocess of hematogenesis
weak
normal hematogenesisstudy hematogenesishematogenesis occurs

Examples

Examples of “hematogenesis” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The haematogenetic tissue was examined.
  • A haematogenetic disorder.

American English

  • The hematogenetic tissue was examined.
  • A hematogenetic disorder.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

N/A

Academic

Used in advanced biology, physiology, and medical research texts and papers.

Everyday

Virtually never used.

Technical

Core term in hematology, oncology, and pathology for discussing bone marrow function and blood disorders.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “hematogenesis”

Weak

blood cell formationblood production

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “hematogenesis”

hematolysishemolysis (blood cell destruction)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “hematogenesis”

  • Misspelling as 'hematogenisis'. Confusing it with 'hemoglobin' or 'hematoma'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, they are essentially synonymous in modern medical usage, though 'hematopoiesis' is far more common.

In adults, it occurs primarily in the bone marrow. In a developing foetus, it occurs in the yolk sac, liver, and spleen before shifting to the bone marrow.

The adjective form is 'hematogenetic' (US) / 'haematogenetic' (UK).

It is used almost exclusively by medical professionals (hematologists, oncologists), researchers, and advanced students in biology and medicine.

the formation and development of blood cells.

Hematogenesis is usually formal / scientific / medical in register.

Hematogenesis: in British English it is pronounced /ˌhiː.mə.təʊˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌhiː.mə.toʊˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

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Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: HEMA- (blood) + GENESIS (creation). It's the genesis (beginning) of blood cells.

Conceptual Metaphor

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Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
In adults, the primary site of is the bone marrow.
Multiple Choice

What is the most common modern synonym for 'hematogenesis'?