Hematology
(noun)
The branch of medicine that deals with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
Origin:
The word hematology comes from the greek word "haima" meaning blood and the greek word "logos" meaning study. the word was first used in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- She specialized in hematology and worked in the hematology department of the hospital.
- The patient was referred to a hematologist for further hematology evaluation.
- Hematology includes the study of blood cells, blood vessels, and the circulatory system.
- Hematology is the branch of medicine that deals with blood cells, blood vessels and blood diseases.
- The hematology lab at the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for blood testing.