hemolytic anemia

noun

, Pathology.

1. an anemic condition characterized by the destruction of red blood cells: seen in some drug reactions and in certain infectious and hereditary disorders.

hemolytic anemia

/ hē′mə-lĭt′ĭk /

1. Anemia resulting from the lysis of red blood cells, as in response to certain toxic or infectious agents and in certain inherited blood disorders.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemolytic anemia¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

For those with the blood disorder — which Lucio Luzzatto, a leading scientist in the field, said spread throughout the Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East because it offered some protection against malaria — exposure to fava beans can cause acute hemolytic anemia; induce jaundice; enlarge the spleen; and prompt heart failure and death.

From New York Times

If ingested, they can cause hemolytic anemia – a decreased number of red blood cells.

From Salon

The signs of hemolytic anemia, which normally appear a few days after ingestion, include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and jaundice.

From Salon

To treat hemolytic anemia in pets, veterinarians do blood tests to determine whether a transfusion is necessary.

From Salon

Favism is a dreaded form of hemolytic anemia suffered by some individuals after eating fava beans.

From New York Times