hematology

[ hee-muh-tol-uh-jee, hem-uh- ]

nounMedicine/Medical.
  1. the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.

Origin of hematology

1
First recorded in 1805–15; hemato- + -logy

Other words from hematology

  • he·ma·to·log·ic [hee-muh-tl-oj-ik, hem-uh-, hi-mat-uh-], /ˌhi mə tlˈɒdʒ ɪk, ˌhɛm ə-, hɪˌmæt ə-/, he·ma·to·log·i·cal, adjective
  • he·ma·tol·o·gist, noun

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How to use hematology in a sentence

Scientific definitions for hematology

hematology

[ hē′mə-tŏlə-jē ]


  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the blood and blood-producing organs.

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