plural -poieses
: production : formation
hematopoiesis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek poiēsis creation — more at poesy

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“-poiesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-poiesis. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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