Antihemolytic

/ˌæntiˌhɛmoʊˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Working against or preventing hemolysis, the breakdown or destruction of red blood cells.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + hemolytic (relating to hemolysis, hemo- blood + lytic from 'lysis' breaking down). A medical term from hematology and immunology.

Kelly Says

When blood transfusions go wrong, hemolysis can destroy the new red cells, which is why doctors match blood types carefully and may use antihemolytic compounds to protect the cells.

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