Meaning of the word "rhesus factor" in English
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rhesus factor
US /ˈriː.səs ˌfæk.tɚ/
UK /ˈriː.səs ˌfæk.tər/
Noun
an antigen occurring on the red blood cells of many humans (around 85 percent) and some other primates. It is a cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn and of incompatibility in blood transfusions.
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Blood tests revealed that she had a negative Rhesus factor.
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Understanding your Rhesus factor is crucial during pregnancy.
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