hematolysis
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).
Noun
-
lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
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