Haemolysis (Noun)
Meaning
Lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Haemolysis can be caused by various mechanisms including infection, medication, and inherited disorders.
- Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures has been known to induce haemolysis in certain patients.
- Haemolysis due to erythrocyte senescence is a normal process that is counterbalanced by erythropoiesis.
- Unintended haemolysis can sometimes occur as an adverse effect of blood transfusion.
- In people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, even low doses of aspirin can trigger haemolysis.