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What is
recombinant human thrombopoietin
?Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑmbɪnənt ˈjumən thrombopoietin*/
recombinant human thrombopoietin
Definition
A recombinantly produced form of human thrombopoietin (rHuTPO). rHuTPO stimulates platelet formation and has potential use as a therapeutic agent to prevent thrombocytopenia in patients receiving chemotherapy.