Increased destruction of red blood cells with rapid release of bilirubin into the blood is known as:

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Hemolytic jaundice occurs when there is an increased destruction of red blood cells, resulting in a rapid release of bilirubin into the blood. This overwhelms the liver's ability to conjugate and excrete the bilirubin, leading to elevated levels in the blood and subsequent jaundice. Obstructive jaundice occurs when there is a blockage in the bile ducts, preventing bilirubin from being excreted. Bilirubin conjugation refers to the process by which bilirubin is made water-soluble in the liver. Post-hepatic jaundice and bilirubin dissection are not recognized medical terms.

Increased Destruction of Red Blood Cells with Rapid Release of Bilirubin