hemolytic anemia
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A doctor examines a blood smear under a microscope to diagnose hemolytic anemia.
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells: Hemolytic anemia is a medical condition characterized by a low red blood cell count due to their premature breakdown or destruction (hemolysis) before their normal lifespan ends.
Usage
- Hemolytic anemia is diagnosed through blood tests that show signs of increased red blood cell destruction.
- Treatment for hemolytic anemia depends on the specific cause and severity of the condition.
Examples
- The patient was hospitalized due to severe hemolytic anemia.
- Some infections can trigger hemolytic anemia in susceptible individuals.
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own red blood cells.
Advanced Usage
- "Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA)": A specific subtype where the body produces antibodies that destroy its own red blood cells.
- Warm antibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia is the most common form of AIHA.
- "Drug-induced hemolytic anemia": Hemolytic anemia triggered as an adverse reaction to certain medications.
- The antibiotic was discontinued after it caused drug-induced hemolytic anemia.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemolysis (n): The process of red blood cell destruction.
- The test confirmed intravascular hemolysis.
- Hemolytic (adj): Relating to or involving the destruction of red blood cells.
- The toxin has a hemolytic effect on blood cells.
Synonyms
- Haemolytic anaemia (British English spelling variant).
- Erythrocyte destruction anemia (descriptive synonym, less common).
Related Phrases
- Hemolytic crisis: A sudden, severe episode of red blood cell destruction.
- The patient experienced a hemolytic crisis requiring urgent transfusion.
- Compensated hemolytic anemia: A state where the bone marrow increases red blood cell production enough to maintain a near-normal count despite ongoing hemolysis.
- She has compensated hemolytic anemia with only mild symptoms.
A doctor examines a blood smear under a microscope to diagnose hemolytic anemia.
Noun
- anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes