1. relating to or promoting the formation and development of blood cells
Usage: medical/scientific term; also spelled haematopoietic in British English

Examples

• The bone marrow is the primary hematopoietic tissue in adults.
• Hematopoietic stem cells can differentiate into various types of blood cells.
• Chemotherapy can damage hematopoietic function, leading to anemia.
• The spleen serves as a secondary hematopoietic organ in some conditions.
• Hematopoietic growth factors stimulate the production of red and white blood cells.
• Patients receiving bone marrow transplants depend on the donor's hematopoietic cells to regenerate their blood supply.