-poiesis
formation, production
From Greek poiēsis, a making, from poiein, to make
Meaning
What does -poiesis mean?
-poiesis is a suffix meaning formation, production. It comes from Greek poiēsis, a making, from poiein, to make.
Say poy-EE-sis. Same root as erythropoietin (EPO), the kidney hormone that drives red cell production.
In real words
Medical words with -poiesis
hematopoiesis
production of all the blood cells: red cells, white cells and platelets · UK spelling: haematopoiesis
erythropoiesis
the making of red blood cells, mainly in the bone marrow
formation and development of white blood cells · UK spelling: leucopoiesis
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 1.4 – Suffix – Building a Medical Terminology Foundation 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- -POIESIS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
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