How to Pronounce Erythropoietin (Epogen)
e-RITH-roe-POY-e-tin
IPA: /ɛ.ˈrɪθ.rɒɛ.ˈpɔɪ.ɛ.tɪn/
Brand name: Epogen
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Erythropoietin is pronounced e-RITH-roe-POY-e-tin
How do you pronounce Erythropoietin?
Erythropoietin is pronounced “e-RITH-roe-POY-e-tin”. It has 6 syllables: e ‑ rith ‑ roe ‑ poy ‑ e ‑ tin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “rith”.
How many syllables are in Erythropoietin?
Erythropoietin has 6 syllables: e ‑ rith ‑ roe ‑ poy ‑ e ‑ tin.
What does Erythropoietin mean?
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. Recombinant forms are used for anemia of chronic kidney disease and chemotherapy-induced anemia.
Word Parts
prefix
erythro-
red (blood cell)
suffix
-poietin
hematopoietic growth factor
Common Mispronunciations
With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: e-RITH-roe-POY-e-tin. Stress falls on syllable 2 (RITH) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Anemia of chronic disease. Stimulates red blood cell production in anemia of CKD.
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