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rh negative

/ɑːr eɪtʃ ˈnɛɡətɪv/

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/ɑːr eɪtʃ ˈnɛɡətɪv/C1formalmedical
  • ruОтносится к резус-отрицательной группе крови, классификации в системе резус-фактора, при которой антиген D отсутствует на поверхности эритроцитов.

Refers to the Rh-negative blood type, a classification in the Rh blood group system where the D antigen is absent from the surface of red blood cells.

  1. Blood type factorB2formal

    A classification of blood based on the absence of the Rh factor (D antigen) on the surface of red blood cells.

    ruРезус-отрицательный

    • People with Rh negative blood can only receive Rh negative blood transfusions.
    • The doctor checked her blood type and confirmed she was Rh negative.
    • Rh negative blood is less common than Rh positive.