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Glossary: Hemolysis
 


Definition
The breakdown of old red blood cells into recycleable constituents, with particular importance given to the reuse of the heme part of hemoglobin.

Topics Related To Hemolysis
Hemolytic IcterusRelated Topic
"Jaundice due to hemolysis..."

Hyperbaric Oxygen

As A Treatment
"...) Upper respiratory infection - Increased hemolysis Hyperthermia Hereditary spherocytosis Optic neuritis - Possible increased optic nerve pathology Malignant tumors - possible increased vascularity for tumors Acidosis - Decreased threshold for..."

Neutrophilia

The Condition
"...bacterial or fungal infections or tuberculosis), inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and loss of blood cells through bleeding or hemolysis (destruction of blood cells)..."

Thalassemia

The Condition
"...With hemoglobins of this level, excess energy consumption due to the profound hemolysis can produce small stature, poor weight gain, poor energy levels, and susceptibility to infection..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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