haemopoiesis
/ˌhiməpɔɪˈiːsɪs/
noun
- The process by which the body produces new blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, mainly in the bone marrow.
- The study of haemopoiesis helps doctors understand blood disorders like leukemia.
- Haemopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow of adults, especially in the ribs and pelvis.
- Certain diseases can disrupt haemopoiesis, leading to anemia or infection risk.
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