ERYTHROPOIETIN

erythropoietin

(noun) a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

erythropoietin (plural erythropoietins)

(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow

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INTERTRIGO

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