hemolyzing

/hiˈmɑlɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing or relating to the destruction of red blood cells.
    • Doctors tested the hemolyzing effect of the new drug on blood samples.
    • The hemolyzing agent in the venom can cause severe tissue damage.
    • A hemolyzing reaction occurred when the incompatible blood types were mixed.
verb
  1. Present participle of hemolyze; destroying red blood cells.
    • By hemolyzing the sample, the scientist could measure the hemoglobin level.
    • The bacteria are hemolyzing the blood agar, creating clear zones around the colonies.
    • The toxin is hemolyzing the red blood cells in the culture dish.