- Rhesus blood factor
- Abbreviation: Rh
Универсальный русско-английский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный русско-английский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Rhesus blood group system — The term Rhesus (Rh) blood group system refers to the 5 main Rhesus antigens (C, c, D, E and e) as well as the many other less frequent Rhesus antigens. The terms Rhesus factor and Rh factor are equivalent and refer to the Rh D antigen… … Wikipedia
Blood type — (or blood group) is determined, in part, by the ABO blood group antigens present on red blood cells. A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the… … Wikipedia
rhesus factor — n RH FACTOR * * * a group of antigen that may or may not be present on the surface of the red blood cells; it forms the basis of the rhesus blood group system. Most people have the rhesus factor, i.e. they are Rh positive. People who lack the… … Medical dictionary
Blood transfusion — Intervention Plastic bag containing packed red blood cells in citrate, phosphate, dextrose, and adenine (CPDA) solution … Wikipedia
rhesus factor — Rh factor a group of antigens that may or may not be present on the surface of the red blood cells; it forms the basis of the rhesus blood group system. Most people have the rhesus factor, i.e. they are Rh positive. People who lack the factor are … The new mediacal dictionary
Blood — For other uses, see Blood (disambiguation). Human blood smear: a – erythrocytes; b – neutrophil; c – eosinophil; d – lymphocyte … Wikipedia
blood transfusion — the injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another. [1875 80] * * * Transfer of blood taken from one person into the circulation of another to restore blood volume, increase hemoglobin levels, or combat shock. Once… … Universalium
rhesus factor — ► NOUN ▪ a substance occurring on red blood cells which can cause disease in a newborn baby whose blood contains the factor (i.e. is rhesus positive) while the mother s blood does not (i.e. is rhesus negative). ORIGIN from RHESUS MONKEY(Cf.… … English terms dictionary
Rhesus — can refer to any of the following: *Rhesus of Thrace, a king in Greek mythology * S. Vivianus Rhesus, a Roman governor of Thrace *In Greek mythology, a river god, son of Oceanus and Tethys * Rhesus (play), the Ancient Greek play once thought to… … Wikipedia
rhesus monkey — Sand coloured macaque (Macaca mulatta), widespread in South and Southeast Asian forests. Rhesus monkeys are 17–25 in. (43–64 cm) long, excluding the furry 8–12 in. (20–30 cm) tail, and weigh 10–24 lb (4.5–11 kg). They eat fruits, seeds, roots,… … Universalium
rhesus — n. (in full rhesus monkey) a small catarrhine monkey, Macaca mulatta, common in N. India. Phrases and idioms: rhesus baby an infant with a haemolytic disorder caused by the incompatibility of its own rhesus positive blood with its mother s rhesus … Useful english dictionary