neocytolysis
Pronunciation: nē′ō-sī-tol′i-sis
Definition: Physiologic process in which immature erythrocytes are selectively hemolyzed, resulting in adaptation to a new environment in which erythrocyte mass is excessive; discovered in studies of patients with space-flight–related anemia.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
