erythropoiesis

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

noun

the production of red blood cells.

Origin of erythropoiesis

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

Related formse·ryth·ro·poi·et·ic

[ih-rith-roh-poi-et-ik] /ɪˌrɪθ roʊ pɔɪˈɛt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for erythropoiesis

erythropoiesis

noun

physiol the formation of red blood cells

Derived Formserythropoietic, adjective

Word Origin for erythropoiesis

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

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erythropoiesis in Medicine

erythropoiesis

[ĭ-rĭth′rō-poi-ē′sĭs]

n.

The formation or production of red blood cells.

Related formse•ryth′ro•poi•et′ic (-ĕt′ĭk) adj.