This document defines and describes the process of erythropoiesis, or red blood cell formation. It outlines the stages of development from pleuripotent stem cell to mature red blood cell over 7-9 days. Key stages include proerythroblast, basophilic erythroblast, polychromic erythroblast, and reticulocyte. Erythropoiesis occurs primarily in red bone marrow and is regulated by factors like erythropoietin and oxygen levels to maintain normal red blood cell counts.