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rh-negative blood

/ɑːr eɪtʃ ˈneɡətɪv blʌd/

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/ɑːr eɪtʃ ˈneɡətɪv blʌd/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий группу крови, в которой отсутствует резус-фактор (определённый белок на поверхности эритроцитов), что важно для совместимости при переливании крови и беременности.

A medical term referring to a blood type that lacks the Rh factor (a specific protein on the surface of red blood cells), which is important for blood transfusions and pregnancy compatibility.

  1. Blood type lacking Rh factorB2formal

    A classification of blood that does not have the Rh antigen (D antigen) on the surface of red blood cells.

    ruРезус-отрицательная кровь

    • People with Rh-negative blood can only receive Rh-negative blood transfusions.
    • An Rh-negative mother may need special care during pregnancy if the baby is Rh-positive.
    • Blood banks often have a shortage of Rh-negative blood types.