Hematology

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Hematology - A medical science that focuses on the study of blood and blood-related disorders, such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, anemia, hemophilia, and others. "Hema" comes from the Greek word "aima" (meaning "blood"). A hematologist specializes in diseases of the blood and blood-forming tissues.

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