hemolysis

noun

he·​mo·​ly·​sis hi-ˈmä-lə-səs How to pronounce hemolysis (audio) ˌhē-mə-ˈlī-səs How to pronounce hemolysis (audio)
: lysis of red blood cells with liberation of hemoglobin
hemolytic
ˌhē-mə-ˈli-tik How to pronounce hemolysis (audio)
adjective

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Normally, with traditional blood draws, the hemolysis rate of blood samples can be as high as 3% to 4%, according to published research. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 These include preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count syndrome). — Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024

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New Latin

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hemolysis was in 1890

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hemolysis

noun
he·​mo·​ly·​sis
variants or chiefly British haemolysis
hi-ˈmäl-ə-səs How to pronounce hemolysis (audio) ˌhē-mə-ˈlī-səs How to pronounce hemolysis (audio)
plural hemolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce hemolysis (audio)
: lysis of red blood cells with liberation of hemoglobin see alpha hemolysis, beta hemolysis
hemolytic adjective
or chiefly British haemolytic
ˌhē-mə-ˈlit-ik How to pronounce hemolysis (audio)

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