erythropoiesis

erythropoiesis Definition

eryth·ro·poi·esis (e rit̸h′rō po̵i ē′sis)

noun

the body process of developing red blood cells

Etymology: ModL < erythro- + Gr poiēsis, a making: see poesy

erythropoiesis Related Forms

eryth′·ro·poi·et′ic (-po̵i et′ik) adjective

erythropoiesis Usage Examples

Converse of object

stimulate: Other research suggests a wider role for epoetin, which seems to have effects other than stimulating erythropoiesis in a range of tissues.

Adjective modifier

extramedullary: Liver histology showed extensive extramedullary erythropoiesis and cholestasis but no evidence of metastatic disease ( Fig.

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