Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematopoiesis?

A. hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
B. hemato (blood) + poiesis (flow) = flow of blood
C. hemato (vein) + poiesis (formation) = formation of veins
D. hemato (blood) + poiesis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells
E. hemato (vein) + poiesis (binding) = binding of veins


Answer: A

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