autohemolysis
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autohemolysis
[¦ȯd·ō·hə′mäl·ə·səs] (physiology)
The spontaneous lysis of blood which occurs during an incubation in a hematological procedure.
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Based on the patient's response in our case, we believe that FOLFOX chemotherapy can be utilized as a potential treatment option to control
autohemolysis associated with underlying gastric cancer.
It was hypothesized that specific changes in the local tissue structures occur as a result of local negative pressure in the cups used which stretches the nerve and muscle, thereby increasing blood and lymphatic circulation and causing
autohemolysis and relieving painful muscle tension (16).
According to the family history and positive findings on physical examination (jaundice and splenomegaly), a work-up for hemolytic anemias, including Hb electrophoresis, osmotic fragility, and
autohemolysis test was performed for each patient.
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