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EPO is a noun referring to erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone that controls red blood cell production.
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Athletes sometimes use EPO to enhance their performance by increasing their red blood cell count.
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I heard some cyclists got busted for using EPO to cheat in the race.
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The new marketing strategy acted as an EPO for the company, boosting its sales significantly.