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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).
Erythropoiesis (from Greek 'erythro' meaning red and 'poiesis' meaning to make) is the process which produces red blood cells (erythrocytes). It is stimulated by decreased O 2 in circulation, which is detected by the kidneys, which then secrete the hormone erythropoietin.