What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hematopoietic
Example
The hematopoietic system is responsible for producing all types of blood cells. [hematopoietic: adjective]
Example
The patient received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant to treat their leukemia. [hematopoietic: adjective]
hemogenic
Example
The liver is a hemogenic organ that can produce blood cells in certain conditions. [hemogenic: adjective]
Example
During embryonic development, the yolk sac is the first site of hemogenic activity. [hemogenic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hematopoietic is more common than hemogenic in everyday language and medical literature.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hematopoietic and hemogenic?
Both words are formal and technical, but hematopoietic is more commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.
