NCIt definition : An acquired anemia caused by destruction of the red blood cells by autoantibodies.
Causes include autoimmune disorders, lymphoproliferative disorders, and infections.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A condition in which the body's immune system stops red blood cells from
forming or causes them to clump together. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia can occur in
patients who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).; NICHD: An acquired anemia caused by destruction of the erythrocytes by autoantibodies.;