hematolysis (Meaning)
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hematolysis (n)
lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
Synonyms & Antonyms of hematolysis
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hematolysis Sentence Examples
- Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells, causing the release of their contents into the surrounding fluid.
- Hemolytic anemia results from the excessive destruction of red blood cells due to hematolysis.
- Transfusions with incompatible blood can lead to hematolysis, causing serious complications.
- Neonatal hematolysis occurs when antibodies from the mother cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells.
- Certain medications, such as antibiotics and antimalarials, can induce hematolysis under certain conditions.
- Hemolysis can result in jaundice, anemia, and other symptoms due to the release of hemoglobin and other cell components.
- In some autoimmune disorders, the body's own immune system triggers hematolysis, targeting its own red blood cells.
- Transfusion-related hematolysis can be fatal if not recognized and treated promptly.
- Hemolytic transfusion reactions are characterized by the destruction of transfused red blood cells by the recipient's immune system, leading to hematolysis.
- Blood banks employ stringent compatibility testing procedures to prevent hematolysis from occurring in transfusions.
FAQs About the word hematolysis
lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
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Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells, causing the release of their contents into the surrounding fluid.
Hemolytic anemia results from the excessive destruction of red blood cells due to hematolysis.
Transfusions with incompatible blood can lead to hematolysis, causing serious complications.
Neonatal hematolysis occurs when antibodies from the mother cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells.
