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

Examples

• The bone marrow is the primary hemopoietic tissue in adults.
• Hemopoietic stem cells can differentiate into various types of blood cells.
• Certain medications can stimulate hemopoietic activity in patients with low blood counts.
• The spleen serves as a secondary hemopoietic organ during fetal development.
• Hemopoietic disorders can result from damage to bone marrow function.