Haemolytic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or involving or causing hemolysis; "hemolytic anemia".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a rare haemolytic disease that destroyed her red blood cells prematurely.
- Haemolytic anemia is a complication that may occur in people with an abnormality in their red blood cells.
- Certain genetic conditions can make individuals more susceptible to haemolytic disorders due to inherited enzyme deficiencies.
- The medication can cause a haemolytic reaction in patients with specific genetic mutations, requiring dose adjustments or alternatives.
- Untreated haemolytic disorders can lead to serious complications, such as kidney damage or heart failure, due to the accumulation of bilirubin.