hemolytic jaundice

hemolytic jaundice
hemolytic jaundice n a condition characterized by excessive destruction of red blood cells accompanied by jaundice

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jaundice caused by increased production of bilirubin from hemoglobin under conditions causing accelerated degradation of erythrocytes.

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