1. causing the rupture or destruction of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid
Usage: medical/scientific term; present participle of hemolize

Examples

• The laboratory technician observed the solution hemolyzing the blood sample.
• Certain toxins are capable of hemolyzing red blood cells.
• The hypotonic solution was hemolyzing the cells in the test tube.
• Hemolyzing agents must be handled carefully in medical settings.
• The pathologist noted the hemolyzing effect of the bacterial infection on the patient's blood.