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hematopoietic

American

[hee-muh-toh-poi-et-ik, hem-uh-] / ˌhi mə toʊ pɔɪˈɛt ɪk, ˌhɛm ə- /

Sometimes hemopoietic

adjective

of or relating to hematopoiesis, the formation of blood or blood cells.

A hematopoietic stem cell transplant is currently the only treatment that can cure MDS, a disease of the bone marrow.

Etymology

Origin of hematopoietic

First recorded in 1860–65; hematopoie(sis) ( def. ) + -tic ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Interestingly, the researchers did not find signs that mutated hematopoietic cells in MDS directly trigger this inflammatory response.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025

It's been known for decades that these hematopoietic stem cells decline with age, but that presents a contradiction for scientists: if the hematopoietic cells are less healthy, then why are the platelets they create hyperreactive?

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

The FDA has approved stem cell treatments only for disorders of the blood-producing, or hematopoietic, system.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Like blood cells, mast cells are derived from hematopoietic stem cells and are part of the immune system.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

They originate in the mesodermal germ layer and differentiate from mesenchyme and hematopoietic tissue in the bone marrow.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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