Term Name: | primitive hemopoiesis |
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Synonyms: | primitive haematopoiesis, primitive haemopoiesis, primitive hematopoiesis |
Definition: | A first transient wave of blood cell production that, in vertebrates, gives rise to erythrocytes (red blood cells) and myeloid cells. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0060215] QuickGO AmiGO |