hemolyze

/hɪməˈlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause (red blood cells) to break down and release their contents into the surrounding fluid, typically resulting in jaundice or hemoglobinuria

“The disease caused the patient’s red blood cells to hemolyze, leading to severe anemia.”

2. noun

the process of breaking down red blood cells

“The patient’s hemolyze was a result of the faulty enzyme in her body.”

Synonyms

  • break
  • lyse
  • rupture

Antonyms

  • consolidate
  • stabilize