Hemolytic
Hemolytic
Hemolytic (pronunciation: /hɪˈmɒlɪtɪk/) is a term derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning "blood" and "lysis" meaning "loosening" or "dissolving". It refers to the destruction or lysis of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.
Etymology
The term "hemolytic" is derived from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "lysis" (loosening, dissolving). It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of red blood cell destruction.
Related Terms
- Hemolysis: The process of destruction of red blood cells.
- Hemoglobin: The protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
- Hemolytic Anemia: A condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over.
- Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: A condition that occurs when there is an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and the baby.
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A condition that results from the abnormal premature destruction of red blood cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemolytic
- Wikipedia's article - Hemolytic
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