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Hematologic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hematologic

 

[ ˌhiːməˈtɑːlədʒɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical field

Hematologic refers to anything related to blood, particularly in the context of blood disorders and diseases. It encompasses various aspects of blood formation, composition, and function, including the study of blood cells, coagulopathy, and hematological malignancies.

Synonyms

blood-related, hematological

Examples of usage

  • Hematologic disorders can lead to anemia.
  • The hematologic system plays a critical role in immunity.
  • Hematologic tests are essential for diagnosing blood diseases.

Translations

Translations of the word "hematologic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hematológico

🇮🇳 रक्तविज्ञान संबंधी

🇩🇪 hämatologisch

🇮🇩 hematologi

🇺🇦 гематологічний

🇵🇱 hematologiczny

🇯🇵 血液学の

🇫🇷 hématologique

🇪🇸 hematológico

🇹🇷 hematolojik

🇰🇷 혈액학의

🇸🇦 علم الدم

🇨🇿 hematologický

🇸🇰 hematologický

🇨🇳 血液学的

🇸🇮 hematološki

🇮🇸 blóðfræði

🇰🇿 гематологиялық

🇬🇪 ჰემატოლოგიური

🇦🇿 hematoloji

🇲🇽 hematológico

Etymology

The term 'hematologic' originates from the Greek word 'haima' meaning blood, combined with the suffix '-logy' which denotes a field of study. This etymology reflects the term's focus on the study and treatment of blood and its disorders. Hematology itself began to emerge as a distinct branch of medicine in the 19th century, making significant advances alongside the understanding of blood's role in health and disease. Over time, the scope of hematology has expanded to include not only the study of blood cells and their functions but also the understanding of diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related conditions. Therefore, 'hematologic' has become a crucial term in both clinical and research settings to describe various aspects related to the blood.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,493, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.