hemolysis
[/hɪˈmɒlɪsɪs/ (English) / /emɔˈlizɨ/ (Portuguese)]
nounfemininepl: hemolysises (English) / hemólises (Portuguese)
hemólise
1. The destruction or breaking down of red blood cells (erythrocytes), leading to the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid
Hemolysis can occur due to infection, transfusion reactions, or certain medications.
A hemólise pode ocorrer devido a infecção, reações transfusionais ou certos medicamentos.
2. In laboratory settings, the rupture of red blood cells during blood sample collection or processing
The blood sample showed signs of hemolysis, making it unsuitable for testing.
A amostra de sangue apresentava sinais de hemólise, tornando-a inadequada para testes.
3. The process by which blood loses its red coloration due to the release of hemoglobin
Hemolysis in the test tube indicated improper handling of the specimen.
A hemólise no tubo de ensaio indicava manipulação inadequada da amostra.
Hemolysis is a technical medical term used primarily by healthcare professionals, laboratory technicians, and medical students in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian hospitals and laboratories, the term 'hemólise' is universally recognized and used in medical reports and clinical discussions. The phenomenon is particularly important in blood bank operations and laboratory medicine, where hemolyzed samples must be rejected to ensure accurate test results. Understanding hemolysis is crucial for anyone working in phlebotomy or clinical pathology in either country.
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