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erythrolysin

erythrolysin

9.9
A substance that destroys red blood cells and releases the red protein in them
  • noun
  • /ɪˌrɪθrəˈlaɪsɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : eritrolisina
  • Exposure to erythrolysin can cause hemolytic anemia in susceptible individuals.

Examples

  • Some bacterial toxins act as erythrolysin, leading to the destruction of red blood cells.

  • The laboratory tested the blood sample for the presence of erythrolysin to diagnose the patient's condition.

  • The study focused on erythrolysin and its effects on blood health.

  • High levels of erythrolysin can lead to anemia.

  • Exposure to erythrolysin can cause hemolytic anemia in susceptible individuals.

  • Some bacterial toxins act as erythrolysin, leading to the destruction of red blood cells.

  • The laboratory tested the blood sample for the presence of erythrolysin to diagnose the patient's condition.

Synonyms

hemolysin
vserythrolysin
  • Specialized
9.9

A substance that kills red blood cells and makes them release their red liquid

is the more technical term for the same substance
erythrocytolysin
vserythrolysin
  • Specialized
9.9

A substance that destroys red blood cells and releases their red pigment

is the same idea but uses a simpler less explicit form
lysin
vserythrolysin
  • Specialized
9.9

A substance that breaks open cells, like an antibody or enzyme

is specific to red blood cells rather than any cells generally

Surface Forms

erythrolysin singular
erythrolysins plural

Morphology

erythrolysin = erythro + lysin

The components 'erythro' and 'lysin' are not standalone English words and require specialized knowledge to understand the meaning related to red blood cells and destruction.

Etymology

Erythrolysin comes from Greek parts erythro- meaning 'red' and -lysin meaning 'something that breaks down'. So, it is a name for a substance that breaks red blood cells, which is why erythrolysins destroy those cells and release their hemoglobin.