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Medical Root Words
Hemat-
Commonly used in hematology and terms like hematoma or hematocrit.
Literal Meaning
Blood
Actual Meaning
This refers to BLOOD. So "hematology" is the study of blood.
Examples in Context

Hematocrit is the proportion of blood volume occupied by red cells.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'hemat' as a prefix for blood-related words.
  • 2Relate it to 'hemoglobin,' a key blood protein.
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