Vocabulary Entry

erythropoietin

|noun

noun

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed erythropoietin to help increase the patient's red blood cell count."

"Erythropoietin plays a crucial role in managing anemia in chronic kidney disease."

"Synthetic erythropoietin is used in some medical treatments to boost blood levels."