Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haemo
Prefix
/’hiːmoʊ/
Definition
Relating to blood.
Examples
- Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Haemorrhage refers to bleeding, especially severe bleeding.
- Haemophilia is a genetic disorder that impairs the blood’s ability to clot.
Meaning
The prefix ‘haemo-‘ is used in medical and scientific contexts to indicate something that is related to blood or blood-related processes.
Synonyms
- Blood (in context of blood-related words)
- Hemo- (as a prefix)
