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hematology

1 synonym for hematology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The scientific study of blood and the organs that produce it.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The scientific study of blood and the organs that produce it.

“Her hematology research focuses on how bone marrow produces new blood cells.”

2. noun

The medical specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs.

“He was referred to hematology after his blood test showed low platelets.”

How to use hematology

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hematology department hematology tests referred to hematology

Hematology is a formal term used mainly in scientific and clinical contexts.

Etymology

Hematology comes from international scientific vocabulary built on New Latin word parts, combining hemato- with -logy to mean the study of blood.

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Frequently asked questions

What is hematology?
Hematology is the scientific and medical study of blood and the organs that produce it.
What does a hematologist treat?
A hematologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs.
What's the difference between hematology and haematology?
They are the same word. Hematology is the spelling used in international scientific vocabulary, while haematology is the Commonwealth spelling.

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