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HAEMOLYSIS [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

Destruction of the red cell membrane causing release of hemoglobin.

CONT

Hemolysis of sickle cells is both extravascular and intravascular. The former is due to the effects of unstable Hb [hemoglobin] S and recurrent sickling on causing oxidative damage to cell membranes.

Key term(s)
  • haemolysis
  • haemocytolysis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Destruction des globules rouges provoquant la libération de l'hémoglobine.

CONT

hémolyse intra-vasculaire.

Key term(s)
  • hemocytolyse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
DEF

Destrucción de glóbulos rojos.

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