Erythropoietic
Erythropoietic
Erythropoietic (pronounced: eh-ri-thro-po-et-ic) is a term used in the field of medicine and biology to describe the process of erythropoiesis, the production of red blood cells or erythrocytes.
Etymology
The term "erythropoietic" is derived from the Greek words "erythros" meaning red, and "poiesis" meaning to make or produce.
Definition
Erythropoietic refers to the process of producing erythrocytes, or red blood cells. This process takes place in the bone marrow, specifically in the red bone marrow. The process is stimulated by the hormone erythropoietin, which is produced primarily in the kidneys.
Related Terms
- Erythropoiesis: The process of producing red blood cells.
- Erythrocyte: A red blood cell.
- Erythropoietin: A hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells.
- Bone marrow: The spongy tissue inside some bones, such as the hip and thigh bones, that contains immature cells, called stem cells.
- Hematopoiesis: The process of forming blood cellular components.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erythropoietic
- Wikipedia's article - Erythropoietic
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