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hematopoiesis /he·ma·to·poi·e·sis/ (-poi-e´sis) the formation and development of blood cells. extramedullary hematopoiesis that occurring outside the bone marrow, as in the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes.
hematopoiesis [hē′mətōpō·ē′sis, hem′-] Etymology: Gk, haima + poiein, to make the normal formation and development of blood cells in the bone marrow. In severe anemia and other hematologic disorders, cells may be produced in organs outside the marrow (extramedullary hematopoiesis). See also erythropoiesis. hematopoietic, adj. hematopoiesis (hē´m n the normal formation and development of blood cells in the bone marrow. hematopoiesis the formation and development of blood cells, usually taking place in the bone marrow. cyclic hematopoiesis of collies see canine cyclic hematopoiesis. hematopoiesis depression a significant finding in cases of endotoxemia. extramedullary hematopoiesis the formation of and development of blood cells outside the bone marrow, as in the spleen, liver and lymph nodes. fetal hematopoiesis in embryogenesis migration of stem cells from the yolk sac blood islands sets up hematopoiesis in thymus, lymph nodes, liver and spleen. When fetal bone develops a marrow cavity hematopoiesis is similarly established. At birth hematopoiesis is largely medullary. regenerative hematopoiesis increased hematopoietic activity in response to a need for more cells; indicated by the presence of a higher than normal proportion of immature forms in the peripheral blood. 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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