HAEMOLYTIC ANAEMIA Meaning and
Definition
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Haemolytic anaemia is a medical condition characterized by the accelerated destruction of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the body. The term "haemolytic" refers to the breakdown or destruction (lysis) of red blood cells, while "anaemia" refers to a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a reduction in their ability to carry oxygen.
In individuals with haemolytic anaemia, the destruction of red blood cells occurs at a rate that exceeds the normal production of new red blood cells by the bone marrow. This can lead to a cascade of complications since red blood cells are responsible for delivering oxygen to various tissues and removing carbon dioxide from the body.
There are several potential causes of haemolytic anaemia, including inherited conditions (such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia), autoimmune disorders (where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own red blood cells), infections (such as malaria), certain medications, and exposure to toxins or chemicals.
The symptoms of haemolytic anaemia can vary depending on its severity, but common signs may include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and dark urine.
Treatment for haemolytic anaemia depends on the underlying cause and severity. It may involve medication to suppress the immune system, blood transfusions to compensate for the destroyed red blood cells, the use of medications to increase red blood cell production, or in severe cases, a bone marrow transplant.
Common Misspellings for HAEMOLYTIC ANAEMIA
- gaemolytic anaemia
- baemolytic anaemia
- naemolytic anaemia
- jaemolytic anaemia
- uaemolytic anaemia
- yaemolytic anaemia
- hzemolytic anaemia
- hsemolytic anaemia
- hwemolytic anaemia
- hqemolytic anaemia
- hawmolytic anaemia
- hasmolytic anaemia
- hadmolytic anaemia
- harmolytic anaemia
- ha4molytic anaemia
- ha3molytic anaemia
- haenolytic anaemia
- haekolytic anaemia
- haejolytic anaemia
Etymology of HAEMOLYTIC ANAEMIA
The word "haemolytic anemia" is derived from two main components: "haemolytic" and "anemia".
1. "Haemolytic" comes from the Greek word "haima" meaning "blood" and "lysis" meaning "breakdown". Therefore, "haemolytic" refers to the breakdown or destruction of red blood cells.
2. "Anemia" is derived from the Greek word "anaimia", combining "an-" meaning "without" or "lack of" and "haima" meaning "blood". Therefore, "anemia" describes a condition characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells or a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin, resulting in a deficiency of oxygen throughout the body.
