hematopoeisis

(noun)

A biological process in which new blood cells are formed from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) within the marrow. All cellular blood components are derived from HSCs.

Examples of hematopoeisis in the following topics:

Development of the Dual Lymphocyte System
- Lymphocytes originate from a common progenitor in a process known as hematopoeisis.
Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
- The red marrow of some bones is an important site for hematopoeisis or blood cell production that replaces cells that have been destroyed by the liver.