What is another word for Blood Doping?
Pronunciation: [blˈʌd dˈə͡ʊpɪŋ] (IPA) 
Blood doping is a term used to describe the use of blood boosters to enhance athletic performance. It is an illegal practice that involves the injection of red blood cells or erythropoietin (EPO) to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Synonyms for blood doping include blood packing, blood boosting, blood loading, or erythropoietin abuse. Athletes who engage in blood doping seek to increase their endurance and improve their performance. However, this practice is unsafe and can lead to serious health risks like heart attacks, stroke, and blood clots. Several sports organizations have banned blood doping, and athletes caught practicing it are subjected to severe penalties.
