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erythro-. erythro- or erythr- pref. 1. Red: erythrocyte. 2. Erythrocyte: erythropoiesis. [From Greek eruthros, red; see reudh- in Indo-European roots.] erythro- or erythr- combining form (Colours) red: erythrocyte. erythro- a combining form meaning âredâ (erythrocyte) or âred blood cellâ (erythropoiesis).
Medical Definition of Hormone, erythropoietin. Hormone, erythropoietin: Erythropoietin is a substance produced by the kidney that leads to the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Abbreviated: EPO. The kidney cells that make EPO are specialized and are sensitive to low oxygen levels in the blood coming into the kidney.