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