Meaning & use
hematogenous
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Originating in or spread through the blood.
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The infection caused hematogenous spread of bacteria to other organs.
Doctors suspected a hematogenous source for the recurring fevers.
A note on using this word
Built from the Greek roots "haima" (blood) and "-genous" (produced by), hematogenous is used almost exclusively in medical contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
blood-borne
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