hematopoiesis

(noun)

The process by which blood cells are produced; hematogenesis.

Related Terms

  • reticulocyte
  • complete blood count (CBC)

Examples of hematopoiesis in the following topics:

  • Platelet Formation

    • Platelets are continuously produced as a component product of hematopoiesis (blood cell formation).
    • Platelets are produced during hematopoiesis in a sub-process called thromopoiesis, or production of thrombocytes.
  • WBC Formation

  • Growth Factors

    • Hematopoiesis as it occurs in humans, with important hemopoietic growth factors affecting differentiation.
  • Development of Blood and Blood Vessels

  • Anemia

    • The three main classes of anemia include excessive blood loss (acutely, such as a hemorrhage or chronically, through low-volume loss), excessive blood cell destruction (hemolysis), or deficient red blood cell production (ineffective hematopoiesis).
  • Development of Blood

    • In children, hematopoiesis occurs in the marrow of the long bones, such as the femur and tibia.
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