erythropoiesis
- n the process of producing red blood cells by the stem cells in the bone marrow
erythropoietin
- n a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells
erythroxylaceae
- n a family of plants of order Geraniales; have drupaceous fruit
erythroxylon
- n a large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae
erythroxylon coca
- n a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine
erythroxylon truxiuense
- n a South American shrub whose leaves are a source of cocaine
erythroxylum
- n a large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae
es
- n a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
- n a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
- n a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
- n the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
- n the base of the natural system of logarithms; approximately equal to 2.718282...
- n the 5th letter of the Roman alphabet