erythropoiesis

American

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

noun

the production of red blood cells.

erythropoiesis British

/ ɪˌrɪθrəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs /

noun

physiol the formation of red blood cells

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

erythropoietic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of erythropoiesis

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

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Since the vast majority of formed elements are erythrocytes, any condition affecting erythropoiesis, such as polycythemia or anemia, can alter viscosity.

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