erythropoiesis

[ ih-rith-roh-poi-ee-sis ]

noun

1. the production of red blood cells.

erythropoiesis

/ ɪˌrɪθrəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs /

noun

1. physiol the formation of red blood cells

Derived Forms

• eˌrythropoiˈetic, adjective

Other Words From

• e·ryth·ro·poi·et·ic [ih-rith-roh-poi-, et, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythropoiesis¹

First recorded in 1915–20; erythro(cyte) + -poiesis

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythropoiesis¹

C19: from erythro- + Greek poiēsis a making, from poiein to make

Example Sentences

Erythropoietin is a signaling glycoprotein that controls the fundamental process of erythropoiesis, orchestrating the production and maintenance of red blood cells.

From Science Magazine

PD0325901 treatment induced a rapid and sustained reduction in leukocyte counts, enhanced erythropoiesis, prolonged mouse survival, and corrected the aberrant proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow progenitor cells.

From Science Magazine

Known as erythropoiesis stimulating agents, or ESAs, the anemia medicines are used by patients with chronic kidney disease at various stages to help reduce fatigue caused by the disease or blood transfusions.

From Reuters

Also known as erythropoiesis stimulating agents, or ESAs, the drugs are used by patients with chronic kidney disease patients at various stages to help reduce fatigue caused by the disease or blood transfusions.

From Reuters