Hematogenous

Hematogenous is an adjective derived from the words "hemato-" and the Greek root "-genes", meaning "generated".

The term hematogenous is used to describe anything that is spread through or associated with blood. For example, hematogenous infections are infections that are transmitted through the bloodstream, such as hepatitis or HIV.

Hematogenous metastasis is a metastasis in which tumor cells spread throughout the body through the circulatory system.

Also, the term “hematogenous” can be used in relation to preparations containing blood components. For example, hematogen is a nutritional product based on whole blood.

Thus, the adjective “hematogenous” indicates the connection of something with blood and the circulatory system.