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erythropoietin

/ɪˌrɪθ.rəʊˈpɔɪ.ɪ.tɪn/

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noun

/ɪˌrɪθ.rəʊˈpɔɪ.ɪ.tɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruГликопротеиновый гормон, выделяемый почками, который стимулирует производство красных кровяных клеток.

A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells.

uncountable

  1. Hormone for red blood cell productionC1formalmedical

    A glycoprotein hormone produced mainly by the kidneys that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

    ruГормон для производства эритроцитов

    • Erythropoietin is often used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.
    • The body naturally increases erythropoietin production at high altitudes.
    • Some athletes misuse synthetic erythropoietin to enhance performance.
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