Definition of HEMATOLOGY

hematology

Meanings

Plural: hematologies

Noun

  • the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
  • The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.
  • The medical specialty dealing with the health and diseases of blood and blood-producing organs.

Origin / Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: hemato- + -logy = hemat- + -ology; morphologically parallel with haematology.

Synonyms

haematology

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