erythrocytolysin

• Substance, telle qu'une toxine ou une enzyme, qui provoque la lyse (destruction) des globules rouges, entraînant la libération de l'hémoglobine.

A substance, such as a toxin or enzyme, that causes lysis (destruction) of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin.

1. Red blood cell destroying substanceC2formalmedical

   Any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin.

   Substance provoquant la lyse des érythrocytes

   • The venom of certain snakes contains an erythrocytolysin that can cause severe anemia.
   • Researchers identified a new erythrocytolysin produced by the bacteria.
   • The presence of erythrocytolysin in the blood sample indicated a hemolytic reaction.

   Synonymeserythrolysinhaemolysin