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erythropoietin

/ˌɛrɪθrəʊˈpoʊɪtɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does erythropoietin mean?

noun

A hormone produced by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Example

"The doctor prescribed erythropoietin to help the patient recover from anemia."

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