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immune complex hemolytic anemia (ih-MYOON KOM-plex HEE-moh-LIH-tik uh-NEE-mee-uh)

 A condition in which the body’s immune system stops red blood cells from forming or causes them to clump together. Immune complex hemolytic anemia can occur in patients who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Also called autoimmune hemolytic anemia and immunohemolytic anemia.

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