also: エリスロポイエチン
noun
erythropoietin; EPO
A glycoprotein hormone that stimulates red blood cell production; used medically and in biochemistry contexts.
エリスロポエチンは腎臓で産生されるホルモンです。
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced in the kidneys.
貧血の治療
Erythropoietin preparations are sometimes used to treat anemia.