erythropoiesis

American  

[ih-rith-roh-poi-ee-sis] / ɪˌrɪθ roʊ pɔɪˈi sɪs /

noun

1. the production of red blood cells.

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erythropoiesis British  

/ ɪˌrɪθrəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs /

noun

1. physiol the formation of red blood cells

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Other Word Forms

• erythropoietic adjective

Etymology

Origin of erythropoiesis

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

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