Hematopoiesis

Definition

Hematopoiesis is the process by which the body produces blood cells and platelets, occurring primarily in the bone marrow. It involves the differentiation of multipotent stem cells into various types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Related terms

Red Blood Cells: These are the most abundant type of blood cell in the human body, responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.

White Blood Cells: A component of the immune system that helps protect the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Platelets: Small cell fragments best known for their role in wound healing and blood clotting processes