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erythropoiesis

The formation of red blood cells in blood-forming tissue. In the early development of a fetus, erythropoiesis takes place in the yolk sac, spleen, and liver. After birth, all erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow.

( eh-RITH-roh-poy-EE-sis )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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