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Rh blood group

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Rh blood group [¦är¦āch ′bləd ‚grüp]
(immunology)
The extensive, genetically determined system of red blood cell antigens defined by the immune serum of rabbits injected with rhesus monkey erythrocytes, or by human antisera. Also known as rhesus blood group.


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The "D" antigen is the most important of the Rh blood group system, such that Anti-D testing is mandatory for all pre-transfusion blood donors and recipients.
 
 
 
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