hemolyzing
/hiˈmɑlɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- 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
- 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.