Hematolytic

/ˌhɛmətəˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or causing the breakdown and destruction of red blood cells.

Etymology

From 'hematolysis' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This adjective describes processes or conditions that cause blood cell destruction.

Kelly Says

Hematolytic anemia is a condition where the body destroys its own red blood cells too quickly, and identifying the cause—whether it's autoimmune, genetic, or from a drug—is like solving a medical mystery.

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