noun
- the formation and development of blood cells, especially red blood cells, in the bone marrow
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called hematopoiesis
Examples
- Hematogenesis occurs primarily in the red bone marrow of long bones.
- The process of hematogenesis is essential for maintaining adequate oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood.
- Certain medications can interfere with normal hematogenesis and lead to anemia.
- Doctors study hematogenesis to understand blood disorders and develop treatments.
- Hematogenesis requires adequate supplies of iron, vitamin B12, and folate.