leukopoiesis

or leu·co·poi·e·sis

[ loo-koh-poi-ee-sis ]

noun

1. the formation and development of white blood cells.

Other Words From

• leu·ko·poi·et·ic [loo-koh-poi-, et, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of leukopoiesis¹

From the New Latin word leucopoiesis, dating back to 1910–15. See leuko-, -poiesis