Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000974",
  "term": "Autoimmune hemolytic anemia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A disorder in which the body's immune system produces autoantibodies that target and destroy its own red blood cells. This premature destruction of erythrocytes leads to a reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells, resulting in anemia. The condition can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other diseases or drug exposure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoimmune disease",
    "erythrocyte",
    "idiopathic",
    "systemic lupus erythematosus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1130 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia/"
}