British Journal of Haematology
British Journal of Haematology
The British Journal of Haematology (Brit. J. Haematol.; IPA: /ˈbrɪtɪʃ dʒɜːrnəl ɒv hiːməˈtɒlədʒi/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original research papers in clinical, laboratory and experimental haematology. The journal was established in 1955 and is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the British Society for Haematology.
Etymology
The term "haematology" comes from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "logos" (study). Thus, haematology is the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
Related Terms
- Haematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
- Medical journal: A peer-reviewed scientific journal which communicates medical information to physicians and other health professionals.
- Wiley-Blackwell: An international scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons.
- British Society for Haematology: A society that promotes research into and the study and knowledge of haematology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on British Journal of Haematology
- Wikipedia's article - British Journal of Haematology
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