-poiesis

a combining form meaning “making, formation,” used in the formation of compound words: hematopoiesis.

Origin of -poiesis

<Greek -poiēsis;see poesy, -sis

Words Nearby -poiesis

Pohjola
Pohl
pohutukawa
poi
poi dance
-poiesis
-poietic
poignancy
poignant
poikilitic
poikiloblastic

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British Dictionary definitions for -poiesis

-poiesis

n combining form

indicating the act of making or producing something specified: haematopoiesis

Origin of -poiesis

from Greek, from poiēsis a making; see poesy

Derived forms of -poiesis

-poietic, adj combining form

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