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hematology

noun

  1. study of blood
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌhiməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: hemato- + -logy = hemat- + -ology; morphologically parallel with haematology.

  1. The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.
  2. The medical specialty dealing with the health and diseases of blood and blood-producing organs.