neocytosis

/ˌniːoʊsɪtəˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The production of new red blood cells, particularly in response to increased demand or anemia.

“The bone marrow was able to stimulate neocytosis, producing more red blood cells to compensate for the loss.”

Synonyms

  • erythropoiesis
  • red blood cell production

Antonyms

  • hemolysis
  • red blood cell destruction