acquired hemolytic anemia

ac·quired he·mo·lyt·ic a·ne·mi·a

nonhereditary acute or chronic anemia associated with or caused by extracorpuscular factors, for example, certain infectious agents, chemicals (including autoantibodies or therapeutic agents), burns, toxic materials from higher plant and animal forms (including snake venoms).

ac·quired he·mo·lyt·ic a·ne·mi·a

(ă-kwīrd hēmō-litik ă-nēmē-ă) Nonhereditary acute or chronic anemia associated with or caused by extracorpuscular factors, e.g., certain infectious agents, chemicals, burns, or toxic materials from higher plant and animal forms.