thrombopoietin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thrombopoietin
1990–95; < Greek thrómbo(s) clot + poiēt(ḗs) maker; see -in 2
Example Sentences
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As noted earlier, thrombopoietin, a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys and liver, stimulates the proliferation of megakaryoblasts, which mature into megakaryocytes.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Hemopoietic growth factors, including erythropoietin, thrombopoietin, colony-stimulating factors, and interleukins, promote the proliferation and differentiation of formed elements.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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