English dictionary · noun

hemolysis

The destruction of red blood cells, and subsequent release of hemoglobin, at the normal end of the cell's life.

Meaning and definitions

1. The destruction of red blood cells, and subsequent release of hemoglobin, at the normal end of the cell's life.

Connected roots

• hem-

  blood

• lys-

  loosening, dissolving

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