Haematologica
Haematologica
Haematologica (pronounced: hee-muh-toh-loh-ji-kuh) is a branch of medicine that involves the study and treatment of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. The term is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood, and "logos" meaning study.
Etymology
The term "Haematologica" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood, and "logos" meaning study. It is used to refer to the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the blood.
Related Terms
- Haematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Haematologist: A specialist in haematology, the medical discipline that pertains to the study and treatment of blood and blood-forming organs.
- Blood: The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
- Blood diseases: Diseases that affect the blood, such as anemia, leukemia, and hemophilia.
- Blood-forming organs: Organs that produce blood cells, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haematologica
- Wikipedia's article - Haematologica
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