-poiesis

a combining form meaning “making, formation,” used in the formation of compound words: hematopoiesis.

Origin of -poiesis

< Greek -poiēsis; see poesy, -sis

Words nearby -poiesis

-pod, -poda, -pode, -podium, -podous, -poiesis, -poietic, -polis, -pounder, -prone, -proof

British Dictionary definitions for -poiesis

-poiesis

n combining form

indicating the act of making or producing something specified haematopoiesis

Derived forms of -poiesis

-poietic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -poiesis

from Greek, from poiēsis a making; see poesy

Medical definitions for -poiesis

-poiesis

suff.

Production; creation; formation:hemopoiesis.