Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hematogenous
Adjective
/ˌhiː.məˈtɒdʒ.ən.əs/
Definition
Relating to or derived from blood.
Examples
- The hematogenous spread of the infection complicated the treatment.
- Hematogenous tumors can originate from various types of blood cells.
- Doctors were concerned about the hematogenous routes of drug delivery.
Meaning
Hematogenous refers to processes or conditions that involve the formation or production of substances from blood.
Synonyms
- bloodborne
- blood-derived
- vascular