hematolysis

Thân thiện

A scientist observes hematolysis in a blood sample under a microscope.

Definition

Noun: * The destruction or dissolution of red blood cells, resulting in the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid. This is a biological and medical term describing a specific cellular process.

Usage

• "Hematolysis" is a technical term used primarily in medical, biological, and laboratory contexts. It describes a key event in various physiological and pathological conditions.
• It is often synonymous with "hemolysis," which is the more commonly used term in many contexts.

Examples

• The laboratory test was invalid due to hematolysis of the blood sample, which can occur from improper handling.
• Some infections cause hematolysis, leading to anemia and jaundice.
• The study focused on the mechanisms of hematolysis in transfusion reactions.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to describe both processes that occur within the body () and those that occur in collected blood samples ().
• It is a central concept in understanding diseases like sickle cell anemia, malaria, and certain autoimmune disorders.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemolysis (n.): The more frequently used synonym for hematolysis.
• Hemolytic (adj.): Relating to or involving the destruction of red blood cells.
  • Example: A hemolytic disorder.
• Hemolysin (n.): A substance or agent that causes hemolysis.
• Erythrocytolysis (n.): A more precise synonym, as "erythrocyte" is the technical term for a red blood cell.

Synonyms

• Hemolysis
• Erythrocytolysis

Word Formation Notes

• The word is formed from Greek roots: (blood) + (a loosening or breaking down).

Học thuật

Noun

1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hemolysis
• haemolysis
• haematolysis