hematopoietic system

noun

hem·​a·​to·​poi·​et·​ic system
: an organic system of the body consisting of the blood and the structures that function in its production

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hemat- + -poietic

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“Hematopoietic system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematopoietic%20system. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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