lymphopoiesis

[ lim-foh-poi-ee-sis ]

noun

, Physiology.

1. the formation of lymphocytes.

lymphopoiesis

/ ˌlɪmfəʊpɔɪˈɛtɪk; ˌlɪmfəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs /

noun

1. the formation of lymphatic tissue or lymphocytes

Derived Forms

• lymphopoietic, adjective

Other Words From

• lym·pho·poi·et·ic [lim-foh-poi-, et, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphopoiesis¹

First recorded in 1915–20; lympho- + -poiesis

Example Sentences

Rather than exerting their effect during lymphopoiesis, signals that stem from commensal microorganisms seem to influence the maturation and acquisition of the tissue-specific functions of ILCs.

From Nature