noun
hematopoietic function; blood-forming function
Medical/biological term referring to the body's ability to produce blood cells. Often used in contexts like bone marrow function or anemia.
骨髄は造血機能を担っている。
Bone marrow is responsible for hematopoietic function.
造血機能が低下すると貧血になることがある。
When hematopoietic function declines, anemia can occur.
Compound of 造血 (hematopoiesis) + 機能 (function). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji are used conventionally for their meanings.