Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemato
Prefix
hɪˈmeɪtoʊ
Definition
Relating to blood.
Examples
- Hematoctrit measures the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.
- Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Hematosis refers to the formation or production of blood cells.
Meaning
The prefix ‘hemato-‘ is derived from the Greek word ‘haima’, meaning blood. It is used in various terms related to blood and its components.
Synonyms
- Blood-related
- Hematological
- Hematogenous
