hematopoiesis
Making blood cells
Hematopoiesis is the production of blood cells in the body.
In adults, this occurs primarily in bone marrow, where stem cells differentiate into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
The term appears in medical and biological contexts: The drug suppresses hematopoiesis.
Also spelled haematopoiesis in British English.
Able to become many cell types
- multipotentCan become multiple types
- progenitorAncestor or originator
- precursorSomething that comes first
- self-renewalReplenishing from within
differentiation · proliferation · lineage · transplantation · engraftment · reconstitution · mobilization · harvest
Red cell deficiency
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- polycythemiaElevated red cell count
- neutropeniaInsufficient neutrophils in blood
myeloproliferative · thalassemia · sickle cell · bone marrow failure
Ancestor or originator
- myeloidOf bone marrow origin
- lymphoidResembling immune tissue
- nicheRecessed wall space
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
sinusoid · trabecular · aspirate · biopsy
Immune signaling proteins
- interleukinImmune-signaling protein from leukocytes
- growth factorsProteins stimulating cell proliferation
- feedbackReturned response data
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
Oxygen-transporting blood component
- leukocyteInfection-fighting blood cell
- thrombocyteBlood cell for clotting
- plateletBlood's clotting fragment
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
neutrophil · monocyte · eosinophil · basophil · granulocyte · macrophage · hematocrit · plasma
Thymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- B-cellAntibody-secreting immune cell
- natural killer cellInnate immune lymphocyte targeting infected cells
- thymusLymphoid organ maturing T-cells
- immunocompetenceFunctional immune system capacity
Transfer of blood intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- supportive careMedical comfort without cure
pluripotent
Able to become many cell types
- multipotentCan become multiple types
- progenitorAncestor or originator
- precursorSomething that comes first
self-renewal · differentiation · proliferation · lineage · transplantation · engraftment · reconstitution · mobilization · harvest · donor
anemia
Red cell deficiency
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- polycythemiaElevated red cell count
neutropenia · myeloproliferative · thalassemia · sickle cell · bone marrow failure
progenitor
Ancestor or originator
stroma · sinusoid · trabecular · aspirate · biopsy
cytokines
Immune signaling proteins
- interleukinImmune-signaling protein from leukocytes
- growth factorsProteins stimulating cell proliferation
- feedbackReturned response data
homeostasis · hypoxia · iron
erythrocyte
Oxygen-transporting blood component
- leukocyteInfection-fighting blood cell
- thrombocyteBlood cell for clotting
- plateletBlood's clotting fragment
lymphocyte · neutrophil · monocyte · eosinophil · basophil · granulocyte · macrophage · hematocrit · plasma · serum
T-cell
Thymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- B-cellAntibody-secreting immune cell
- natural killer cellInnate immune lymphocyte targeting infected cells
- thymusLymphoid organ maturing T-cells
immunocompetence · innate immunity · antibodies · immunoglobulins · phagocytes
transfusion
Transfer of blood intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
supportive care · blood bank · apheresis · stem cell therapy
hematopoiesishemolysis
Red blood cell destruction
bone marrow failure · aplasia · apoptosis · cell death · anemia
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