noun
- the formation and development of red blood cells in bone marrow
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called erythropoiesis
Examples
- Erythropoiesis is a continuous process that replaces aging red blood cells in the body.
- The hormone erythropoietin stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow.
- Patients with kidney disease often have impaired erythropoiesis due to low erythropoietin levels.
- Iron deficiency can slow erythropoiesis and lead to anemia.
- Doctors monitor erythropoiesis in patients undergoing chemotherapy to assess bone marrow function.