Dictionary of molecular biology. 2004.
haemolytic anaemia — noun anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes • Syn: ↑hemolytic anemia • Hypernyms: ↑anemia, ↑anaemia … Useful english dictionary
haemolytic — adj. causing, associated with, or resulting from destruction of red blood cells (erythrocyte). For example, a haemolytic antibody is one that causes destruction of red cells; a haemolytic anaemia is due to red cell destruction (see anaemia) … Medical dictionary
haemolytic — adj. causing, associated with, or resulting from destruction of red blood cells (erythrocytes). For example, a haemolytic antibody is one that causes destruction of red cells; a haemolytic anaemia is due to red cell destruction (see anaemia) … The new mediacal dictionary
anaemia — anaemia, anaemic, anaemically chiefly Brit var of ANEMIA, ANEMIC, ANEMICALLY * * * n. a reduction in the quantity of the oxygen carrying pigment haemoglobin in the blood. The main symptoms are excessive tiredness and fatigability, breathlessness… … Medical dictionary
microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia — (= m. hemolytic anemia (USA) ) Consequence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) : fragments of red blood cells, damaged by being forced through a fibrin meshwork, are found in the circulation … Dictionary of molecular biology
anaemia — n. a reduction in the quantity of the oxygen carrying pigment haemoglobin in the blood. The main symptoms are excessive tiredness and fatigability, breathlessness on exertion, pallor, and poor resistance to infection. There are many causes of… … The new mediacal dictionary
haemolytic disease of the newborn — the condition resulting from destruction (haemolysis) of the red blood cells of the fetus by antibodies in the mother s blood passing through the placenta. This most commonly happens when the red blood cells of the fetus are Rh positive (i.e.… … Medical dictionary
haemolytic disease of the newborn — the condition resulting from destruction (haemolysis) of the red blood cells of the fetus by antibodies in the mother s blood passing through the placenta. This most commonly happens when the red blood cells of the fetus are Rh positive (i.e.… … The new mediacal dictionary
haemolytic — adjective relating to or involving or causing hemolysis hemolytic anemia • Syn: ↑hemolytic • Pertains to noun: ↑hemolysis, ↑hemolysis (for: ↑hemolytic) … Useful english dictionary
haemolytic disease of the newborn — noun Medicine a severe form of anaemia in a fetus or newborn infant caused by incompatibility with the mother s blood type … English new terms dictionary
