hemolyzes
/hiˈmɑlɪsɪz/
verb
- Destroys red blood cells, causing them to break open and release their contents.
- Certain bacterial toxins hemolyze red blood cells, leading to anemia.
- The snake venom hemolyzes the victim's red blood cells rapidly.
- In the lab, the chemical hemolyzes blood samples if left too long.
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