Definition of hemolytic anemia
: anemia caused by excessive destruction (as in infection or sickle cell anemia) of red blood cells
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Because Babesia parasites infect red blood cells, babesiosis can cause hemolytic anemia (from the destruction of red blood cells).
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First Known Use of hemolytic anemia
1938
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hemolytic anemia
medical Definition of hemolytic anemia
: anemia caused by excessive destruction (as in chemical poisoning, infection, or sickle cell anemia) of red blood cells
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