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hematogenous /he·ma·tog·e·nous/ (he″mah-toj´ĕ-nus) 1. produced by or derived from the blood. 2. disseminated through the blood stream.
hematogenous [hēmətoj′ənəs] Etymology: Gk, haima + genein, to produce originating or transported in the blood. hematogenous (hem adj part of or originating in the blood, or distributed through the bloodstream. hematogenous total joint replace-ment (hem n the replacement of a diseased or damaged joint with an artificial joint. The joint replacement is considered hematogenous if it comes into contact with the bloodstream. hematogenous produced by or derived from the blood; disseminated through the bloodstream or by the circulation. hematogenous adjective Originating in the blood or spread via the bloodstream How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2) Because this tumor is believed to undergo early hematogenous spread, a metastatic workup is warranted. Mycobacteria may spread through lymphatic or hematogenous dissemination to any tract or through coughing and swallowing to the gastrointestinal tract. Tuberculous arthritis is usually secondary to hematogenous dissemination of tubercle bacilli from a primary pulmonary lesion. |
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