Expert Review of Hematology

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Expert Review of Hematology

Expert Review of Hematology (pronunciation: /ˈɛk.spɜːt rɪˈvjuː ɒv hiː.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/) is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of blood disorders.

Etymology

The term 'Expert Review of Hematology' is derived from three words. 'Expert' (from Latin 'expertus', meaning 'tried, tested') refers to a person with extensive knowledge or ability in a particular area. 'Review' (from Middle French 'reveue', meaning 'a reviewing, review') refers to a critical evaluation or assessment. 'Hematology' (from Greek 'haima', meaning 'blood' and '-logia', meaning 'study of') is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the blood.

Related Terms

  • Hematologist: A medical professional who specializes in hematology.
  • Hematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation.
  • Hemostasis: The process that causes bleeding to stop.
  • Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
  • Anemia: A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
  • Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
  • Lymphoma: A group of blood cell tumors that develop from lymphocytes.
  • Myeloma: A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies.

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