Erythropoietin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈpɔɪ.ɪtɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Erythropoietin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow.
Example Sentences
Exogenous administration of erythropoietin can, theoretically, improve endurance exercise performance in the same way as conventional blood doping procedures.
Word Forms
- erythropoietins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recombinant, erythropoitin, erythropoetin, erythroprotein, hemopoietin, hematopoietin.
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