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SALINE FRAGILITY

\sˈe͡ɪla͡ɪn fɹad͡ʒˈɪlɪti], \sˈe‍ɪla‍ɪn fɹad‍ʒˈɪlɪti], \s_ˈeɪ_l_aɪ_n f_ɹ_a_dʒ_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of SALINE FRAGILITY

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Red blood cell sensitivity to change in osmotic pressure. When exposed to a hypotonic concentration of sodium in a solution, red cells take in more water, swell until the capacity of the cell membrane is exceeded, and burst.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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