hematopoietic

American  

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

Sometimes hemopoietic

adjective

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of hematopoietic

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

Example Sentences

"Our hematopoietic stem cells are very rare," said UIC's Sandra Pinho, associate professor of pharmacology and regenerative medicine in the College of Medicine.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Later, the bone marrow takes over most hematopoietic functions, although the final stages of the differentiation of some cells may take place in other organs.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013