A species, structure or disorder named after a particular individual, customarily the one who ?rst described or discovered it. The use of eponyms has been widespread in medicine, but more descriptive – and so more practical – terms are replacing them.... eponym
A genetically engineered preparation of the hormone erythropoietin, which is produced by specialized cells in the kidneys and stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells. Epoetin may be used for treating anaemia resulting from the lack of erythropoetin that occurs in kidney failure. It is also used for anaemia occurring in chronic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and itching associated with uraemia.... epoetin
n. a prostaglandin drug (see prostacyclin) used immediately before and during renal dialysis to prevent clotting of blood in the shunt and also to treat primary *pulmonary hypertension. Side-effects include flushing, headache, and hypotension.... epoprostenol
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