How Do You Spell ANHEMOLYTIC?

Pronunciation: [ˌanhiːməlˈɪtɪk] (IPA)

The word 'anhemolytic' is a medical term used to describe substances that do not cause the breakdown of red blood cells. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌænˌhiː.məˈli.tɪk/. The first syllable 'an-' is pronounced as 'æn' and means 'not'. The second syllable 'hemolytic' is pronounced as 'ˌhiː.məˈli.tɪk' and refers to the destruction of red blood cells. The correct spelling of this word is important in medical terminology to avoid confusion and ensure accurate communication.

ANHEMOLYTIC Meaning and Definition

1. "Anhemolytic" is an adjective that pertains to the property or characteristic of not causing or promoting the destruction of red blood cells, known as hemolysis. Derived from the prefix "an-" meaning "without" or "not," and the term "hemolytic" which refers to the process of breaking down or destroying red blood cells, the word anhemolytic describes a substance, agent, condition, or organism that does not induce or lead to the destruction of these vital cells.

   In medical contexts, anhemolytic is often associated with the absence of the hemolytic property in certain drugs, chemicals, toxins, or diseases. It is used to describe substances or conditions that do not cause the lysis or rupture of red blood cells, preserving their integrity and preventing hemolysis. For example, a medication may be deemed anhemolytic if it does not trigger the destruction of red blood cells within the body.

   The anhemolytic property can also be attributed to various species of bacteria or parasites. If these microorganisms lack the ability to break down red blood cells and cause their destruction, they would be considered anhemolytic.

   Overall, "anhemolytic" signifies the absence or inability to cause hemolysis, indicating a state or property characterized by the non-destruction of red blood cells.

2. Not hemolytic, not destructive to the blood cells.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ANHEMOLYTIC

• znhemolytic
• snhemolytic
• wnhemolytic
• qnhemolytic
• abhemolytic
• amhemolytic
• ajhemolytic
• ahhemolytic
• angemolytic
• anbemolytic
• annemolytic
• anjemolytic
• anuemolytic
• anyemolytic
• anhwmolytic
• anhsmolytic
• anhdmolytic
• anhrmolytic
• anh4molytic
• anh3molytic

Etymology of ANHEMOLYTIC

The word anhemolytic is derived from the combination of two Greek roots.

The first root is an-, which means not or without in Greek. For example, in words like anaerobic (without air) or anarchy (without government), the prefix an- signifies negation or absence.

The second root is hemolysis, which comes from the Greek word haima meaning blood and lysis meaning to loosen or to break apart. Hemolysis refers to the rupture or destruction of red blood cells.

By combining the prefix an- with the root hemolysis, the term anhemolytic is formed, which conveys the meaning of not causing the breaking apart or destruction of red blood cells.