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Words with Suffix “--poiesis” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--poiesis”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--poiesis Greek origin, meaning 'creation, formation'
leucocytopoiesis
8 syllables16 letters
le·u·co·cy·to·po·ie·sis
/ˌluːkoʊsaɪtoʊˈpoʊiːsɪs/
noun
Leucocytopoiesis is a noun meaning the formation of white blood cells. It's syllabified as le-u-co-cy-to-po-ie-sis, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Its structure reflects its Greek morphemic components: leuko- (white), cyto- (cell), and -poiesis (formation).