primitive hemopoiesis

Term ID

GO:0060215

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. (2)

References

Ontology

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