Hematopoiesis

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛmˈətɑpˈɔɪˈsɪs/

Hematopoiesis (noun)

  1. The process in the body that produces new blood cells from special cells in bone marrow.
  2. The continuous creation and replacement of blood cells to keep the blood working properly.

Examples

  • Hematopoiesis is blood cell making in the bone marrow.
  • The body uses hematopoiesis for blood cell making.