Haemolytic
Haemolytic
Haemolytic (pronunciation: /hiːməˈlɪtɪk/), derived from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "lysis" (loosening, destroying), refers to the destruction or lysis of red blood cells, leading to the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.
Etymology
The term "haemolytic" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood and "lysis" meaning loosening or destroying. It is used in medical terminology to describe the process where red blood cells are destroyed.
Related Terms
- Haemolysis: The process of destruction of red blood cells.
- Haemolytic anaemia: A condition characterized by the premature destruction of red blood cells in the bloodstream.
- Haemolytic disease of the newborn: A condition in which a mother's antibodies attack her baby's red blood cells.
- Haemolytic uremic syndrome: A condition characterized by the destruction of red blood cells, low platelet count, and kidney failure.
- Haemolytic streptococcus: A type of bacteria that can cause haemolysis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haemolytic
- Wikipedia's article - Haemolytic
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