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erythropoietic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɛrɪθrəˈpɔɪɪtɪk/

KK: /ɪˌrɪθrəˈpɔɪɪtɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the process of producing red blood cells in the body.


Example

The erythropoietic activity in the bone marrow increases during times of low oxygen levels.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that our bodies have erythropoietic activities to produce red blood cells?
Sloth B
Really? I had no idea how complex that process was.
Sloth A
Yeah, it's fascinating how our bodies work to keep us healthy and energized.
Sloth B
For sure! Understanding the erythropoietic process makes me appreciate biology even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hematopoietic
blood
red
Antonyms
anemic
pale
depleted
Root Explanation

Erythropoietic is formed from "erythro-" (from Greek "erythros", meaning red) and "poietic" (from Greek "poietikos", meaning relating to making or producing). The term refers to the process of producing red blood cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'red' ('erythro-') and 'producing' ('poietic') to remember that erythropoietic relates to the production of red blood cells.

Visually Confused Words
mythopoetic
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