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Donath-Landsteiner phenomenon

Donath-Landsteiner phenomenon definition - medical

Do·nath-Land·stei·ner phenomenon (dōˈnăth-lăndˈstīˌnər, -nät-)

noun
The hemolysis that occurs in a sample of blood from an individual with paroxysmal hemoglobinuria when the sample is cooled to around 5°C and then warmed.

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