hematopoiesis
/ˌhimətoʊpɔɪˈisɪs/
noun
- The process by which the body produces new blood cells, especially in the bone marrow.
- Hematopoiesis is essential for replacing old or damaged blood cells.
- The doctor explained that hematopoiesis occurs primarily in the bone marrow.
- Chemotherapy can temporarily slow down hematopoiesis in cancer patients.