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hemolytic

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he·mol·y·sis  (h-ml-ss, hm-lss)
n.
The destruction or dissolution of red blood cells, with subsequent release of hemoglobin.

hemo·lytic (hm-ltk) adj.
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Adj.1.hemolytic - relating to or involving or causing hemolysis; "hemolytic anemia"

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To the Editor: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) can cause severe hemorrhagic colitis characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms and bloody diarrhea as well as hemolytic uremic syndrome (1).
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Food poisoning can lead to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, reactive arthritis, or hemolytic uremic syndrome--diseases that can leave their victims with chronic pain, paralysis, and kidney damage.
 
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