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Vocabulary Entry
hemolysis
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The breakdown of red blood cells, resulting in the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.
Example Sentences
"Hemolysis can occur due to various medical conditions."
"The lab results showed significant hemolysis in the blood sample."
"Certain infections can lead to hemolysis and its associated complications."
V
verb
To cause or undergo the breakdown of red blood cells.
Example Sentences
"The toxin can hemolyze red blood cells rapidly in the bloodstream."
"Some disorders can hemolyze cells without any apparent symptoms."
"In the laboratory, researchers frequently hemolyze blood for testing."