1. the formation of blood; the process by which blood is produced in the body
Usage: medical/physiological term; also spelled haematosis in British English
2. the oxygenation of blood in the lungs; the process by which venous blood becomes arterial blood
Usage: medical/physiological term; archaic or specialized usage

Examples

• The bone marrow is the primary site of hematosis in adults.
• Hematosis occurs continuously throughout life to replace aging red blood cells.
• Impaired hematosis can lead to anemia and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
• The lungs play a crucial role in hematosis by oxygenating blood from the heart.
• Disorders affecting hematosis may require medical intervention and monitoring.