Warm autohemagglutination refers to a process in which antibodies in the blood react against the person’s own red blood cells, leading to the clumping (agglutination) of these cells at body temperature (warm). This phenomenon is often associated with certain medical conditions, particularly autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
The term is most frequently found in medical contexts and is used more in written communication, particularly in clinical settings, research papers, and academic discussions.
Example sentences:
"In patients with warm autohemagglutination, the body’s immune system mistakenly targets its own red blood cells." “У пациентов с теплой автоаглютинацией, иммунная система организма ошибочно нацеливается на свои собственные эритроциты.”
"A diagnosis of warm autohemagglutination often necessitates careful monitoring and treatment options." “Диагностика теплой автоаглютинации часто требует тщательного наблюдения и вариантов лечения.”
"Understanding the mechanisms behind warm autohemagglutination is crucial for developing effective therapies." “Понимание механизмов, стоящих за теплой автоаглютинацией, важно для разработки эффективных методов лечения.”
Idiomatic Expressions
While "warm autohemagglutination" is a technical medical term and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions, the concept can be loosely tied to discussions around immunity and body defense mechanisms. Here are some idiomatic expressions that touch upon related themes of ‘autoimmunity’ and ‘defense’:
"Fight fire with fire." "Сражайся с огнем огнем."
(Used to indicate responding to an aggressive action with a similar aggressive action.)
"Bite the hand that feeds you." "Укусить руку, что кормит тебя."
(To act against someone or something that has helped you, similar to how the immune system can mistakenly attack its own cells.)
"Cut off your nose to spite your face." "Отсечь себе нос, чтобы отомстить лицу."
(To harm oneself in an attempt to harm someone else; similar to the self-destructive aspect of autoimmunity.)
Etymology
The term "autohemagglutination" is derived from:
Prefix "auto-" meaning "self"
"Hema" from the Greek "haima," which means "blood"
"Agglutination," from the Latin "agglutinare," meaning "to glue together"
"Warm" in this context refers to the body temperature at which the agglutination occurs.