hematopoietic cell

noun — 2 senses

hematopoietic cell

noun
1

Any of the cells within bone marrow whose function is to differentiate (transform) into mature blood cells.

  • Near-synonyms: haematoblast, hemoblast (often synonymous in the past, but outdated)
2

Often, Specifically A hematopoietic stem cell.

Related terms
hematopoiesis, hemopoiesis

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