Hemolytic
adjective
Relating to or causing the destruction of red blood cells.
The hemolytic activity of the toxin was evident in the lab results.
Usage tips
Formal
hemolytic anemia, hemolytic reaction, hemolytic disease
adjective
Relating to or causing the destruction of red blood cells.
The hemolytic activity of the toxin was evident in the lab results.
Usage tips
Formal
hemolytic anemia, hemolytic reaction, hemolytic disease
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understand the term in relation to blood and medical conditions.
In medical textbooks or discussions about blood disorders.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Recognize that ‘hemolytic’ refers specifically to red blood cells.
In biology courses focusing on hematology.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution
Use 'hemolytic' in proper medical contexts to avoid confusion.
When discussing lab results or conditions diagnosed by healthcare professionals.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understand the term in relation to blood and medical conditions.
In medical textbooks or discussions about blood disorders.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Recognize that ‘hemolytic’ refers specifically to red blood cells.
In biology courses focusing on hematology.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution
Use 'hemolytic' in proper medical contexts to avoid confusion.
When discussing lab results or conditions diagnosed by healthcare professionals.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understand the term in relation to blood and medical conditions.
In medical textbooks or discussions about blood disorders.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Recognize that ‘hemolytic’ refers specifically to red blood cells.
In biology courses focusing on hematology.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution
Use 'hemolytic' in proper medical contexts to avoid confusion.
When discussing lab results or conditions diagnosed by healthcare professionals.
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