Hemolytic disease of the newborn definition - medical term
Abnormal breakup of r ed blood cells
in the fetus or newborn. This is usually due to antibodies made by the mother directed
against the baby's red cells. It is typically caused by Rh incompatibility, that
is differences between the Rh blood group of the mother and baby. Severe hemolytic
disease can cause anemia and heart failure. Less-severe cases include jaundice,
and can lead to brain damage is left untreated. Also known as erythroblastosis.
Common Misspellings: hemolytic diease of the newborn, hemolytic desease of the
newborn
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