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Definition

noun

The hematopoiesis of granulocytes.

Supplement

Granulopoiesis occurs primarily within the bone marrow. Granulocytes came from lineage of myeloid cells (hematopoietic stem cells).

Word origin: granulo- < granulocyte + Greek poiēsis, creation, from poiein, to make.

Related forms: granulopoietic (adjective).

See also: hematopoiesis.