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Noun hemolysis has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebHemolysisNoun (Medical): The destruction or breakdown of red blood cells, often leading to the release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream. Example sentence: Hemolysis can be a result of certain diseases, medications, or incompatible blood transfusions. Noun (Biology): The rupture or destruction of red blood cells, occurring naturally or as a result of an artificial process. Example sentence: Hemolysis plays a crucial role in the release and recycling of iron from old red blood cells. Noun (Chemistry): A process in which the cell membrane of red blood cells is disrupted, leading to the liberation of hemoglobin. Example sentence: Studying the mechanisms of hemolysis is important for understanding various chemical processes in the body. Verb: The act of causing or undergoing the destruction or breakdown of red blood cells. Example sentence: Certain medications can hemolyze red blood cells and consequently cause anemia. | ||||
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