| umls-concept:C0002878 | skos:definition | MSH: A condition of inadequate circulating red blood cells (ANEMIA) or insufficient HEMOGLOBIN due to premature destruction of red blood cells (ERYTHROCYTES).,CSP: due to premature destruction of erythrocytes in the spleen or peripheral vessels; commonly associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies, splenomegaly, and malarial or other infections.,NCI: Anemia resulting from the premature destruction of the peripheral blood red cells. It may be congenital or it may be caused by infections, medications, or malignancies. | lld:umls |
