Hemotoxic

/ˌhiːmoʊˈtɑːksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing something that is poisonous or harmful to blood or blood cells, damaging the blood's ability to function properly.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'toxikon' (poison). Combines two Greek roots to describe blood-damaging toxins.

Kelly Says

Many snake venoms are hemotoxic—they don't kill you with nerve damage but instead destroy your red blood cells and vessel walls, causing internal bleeding that can be just as deadly.

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