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Definition of Hemolysis
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Hemolysis: The destruction of red blood cells which leads to the release of hemoglobin from within the red blood cells into the blood plasma.
Etymology: The word "hemolysis" is made up of "hemo-", blood + "lysis", the disintegration of cells.