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blood typing
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blood typing

Classification of blood by inherited antigens associated with erythrocytes (red blood cells). The ABO blood-group system and Rh blood-group system are among those most commonly considered. Without identification of these factors, blood transfusion from an incompatible donor may result in destruction of red cells or coagulation. Blood typing also helps identify disorders such as erythroblastosis fetalis.


blood typing [′bləd ‚tīp·iŋ]
(immunology)
Determination of an individual's blood group.


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