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Rh factor

DEFINITIONS OF: Rh factor

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n a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia

Synonyms:
Rh, rhesus factor
Type of:
antigen
any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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