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Definition of Hemolytic anemia

Hemolytic anemia: Anemia due to the destruction (rather than underproduction) of red blood cells.

Last Editorial Review: 2/13/2004

Common Misspellings: hemolytic anaema, hemolytic enemia, hemolytic anaemia, hemolytic aneamia

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