leukopoiesis

English

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Etymology

From leuko- +‎ -poiesis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌl(j)uːkəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/

Noun

leukopoiesis (uncountable)

  1. A form of hematopoiesis in which white blood cells are formed in bone marrow located in bones in adults and hematopoietic organs in the fetus
    Synonym: leukocytopoiesis

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