hematology en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhiməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/
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Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: hemato- + -logy = hemat- + -ology; morphologically parallel with haematology.
Meanings
- (countable, qualifier:life sciences as basic research, uncountable) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.
- (countable, uncountable) The medical specialty dealing with the health and diseases of blood and blood-producing organs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| haematology | Commonwealth, alternative | lexicographic | |
| hematologies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hæmatology | alternative, dated | lexicographic |
Deriveds
immunohematology · hematological · hematologically · hematologist · oncohematology · hematologic
Hypernyms
Relateds
wikipedia: classical compound · wikipedia: international scientific vocabulary