Hematology
/ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/noun
The study of blood and its disorders.
Did you know?Blood has long been considered a vessel of life and power in many cultures, often used in rituals to invoke protection or strength.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
αἷμα (haima)
“blood, representing life and vitality.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
λογία (logia)
“study or discourse, often implying a scholarly pursuit.”
Late Latin
Latin
hematologia
“the study of blood, derived from Greek roots.”
19th Century
English
hematology
“the branch of medicine concerned with blood, its diseases, and blood-forming organs.”
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