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Hematic

/hiˈmæt.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45200 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Relating to, containing, or blood-red in color.

    "The laboratory analysis focused on the hematic properties of the sample."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to blood or the vascular system.

    "Certain parasites are known to inhabit the hematic pathways of their hosts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek word 'haima', meaning blood, combined with the adjectival suffix '-ic'. Entering English medical terminology in the 19th century via Neo-Latin formations, it preserves the root's connection to hematology and bodily fluids.

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