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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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).
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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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The latter also broke cell membranes and an increase in autohemolysis was accompanied by the increase in the osmotic resistance.
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