Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hema
prefix
ˌhiːmə
Definition
a prefixed term often relating to blood or the component parts of blood.
Examples
- Hematology is the study of blood and its components.
- Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Hematoma is a solid swelling of clotted blood with tissues.
Meaning
The term ‘hema’ is derived from the Greek word ‘haima’, meaning blood. It is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to blood-related components.
Synonyms
- blood-related
- hematological
