granulopoiesis

noun

gran·​u·​lo·​poi·​e·​sis -(ˌ)lō-ˌpȯi-ˈē-səs How to pronounce granulopoiesis (audio)
plural granulopoieses -ˌsēz How to pronounce granulopoiesis (audio)
: the formation of blood granulocytes typically in the bone marrow

called also granulocytopoiesis

granulopoietic adjective

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“Granulopoiesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/granulopoiesis. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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