erythropoietin

Definition / meaning of erythropoietin

A substance that is naturally produced by the kidneys, and that stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells. When erythropoietin is made in the laboratory, it is called epoetin alfa or epoetin beta.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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