Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemogenia
Noun
/ˌhiːməˈdʒiːniə/
Definition
Hemogenia refers to the process through which blood is produced in the body, particularly emphasizing the formation of red blood cells.
Examples
- The study of hemogenia is crucial for understanding various blood disorders.
- Research in hemogenia has led to advances in treating anemia.
Meaning
The term comes from the combination of ‘hemo,’ meaning blood, and ‘genia,’ meaning generation or production.
Synonyms
- Hematopoiesis
- Blood formation
- Blood production
