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

As stem cell biologists, the researchers at UC Santa Cruz approached this question by investigating the hematopoietic stem cells.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

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

In contrast with embryonic stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells are present throughout adulthood and allow for the continuous differentiation of blood cells to replace those lost to age or function.

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