-poiesis
a combining form meaning “making, formation,” used in the formation of compound words:
hematopoiesis.
-poiesis
combining form
indicating the act of making or producing something specified haematopoiesis
derived forms
-poietic, combining_form:in_adjective
word origin
from greek, from poiēsis a making; see poesy
-poiesis suff.
production; creation; formation: hemopoiesis.
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