Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haemato
Prefix
hee-mat-oh
Definition
Relating to blood.
Examples
- Haematochromatosis is a condition characterized by excessive iron accumulation in the body.
- Haematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood.
- Haematopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cellular components.
Meaning
The prefix ‘haemato’ is used in medical and scientific terms to refer to blood or blood-related conditions.
Synonyms
- Blood-related
- Hematologic
- Hemolytic
