hematology

[ hee-muh-tol-uh-jee, hem-uh- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.

hematology

/ hē′mə-tŏl′ə-jē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the blood and blood-producing organs.

Other Words From

• he·ma·to·log·ic [hee-m, uh, -tl-, oj, -ik, hem-, uh, -, hi-mat-, uh, -], hema·to·logi·cal adjective
• hema·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hematology¹

First recorded in 1805–15; hemato- + -logy

Example Sentences

The patient saw the hematology team in its office several weeks later.

From New York Times

He trained in internal medicine and hematology at the University of Minnesota hospital system and Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.

From Washington Post

Elad Jacoby, a pediatric hematology and oncology physician at Sheba Medical Center, and colleagues knew that when isolated mitochondria are mixed with cells, the organelles slip into the cells and start working.

From Science Magazine

Novartis also said it would focus in future on five areas for investment: cardiovascular, immunology, neuroscience, solid tumors and hematology medicine - and had "multiple significant in-market and pipeline assets in each of these areas."

From Reuters

Pfizer said Monday that the acquisition will boost its capabilities in rare hematology.

From Washington Times