A general term for the type of anemia caused by destruction of blood cells is called _____ anemia.

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Hemolytic anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells, either due to intrinsic abnormalities in the cells themselves or by factors outside the cells, such as immune-mediated destruction. Posthemorrhagic anemia is caused by acute bleeding, pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, and aplastic anemia is caused by bone marrow failure.

A General Term for the Type of Anemia Caused by Destruction