Definition of "hematopoiesis" [hematopoiesis]

• The formation of blood or blood cells in the body. (noun)

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• "The creation process is called hematopoiesis (which literally means "to make blood")."
• "Reconstitution of hematopoiesis following intrauterine transplantation of stem cells."
• "Bethel CAI, Steinkirchner T, Zanjani ED, Flake AW: The stromal microenvironment of human fetal hematopoiesis; in vitro morphologic studies."