Abo Group (Noun)
Meaning
A classification system for the antigens of human blood; used in blood transfusion therapy; four groups are A and B and AB and O.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The nurse had to check the ABO group of the donor's blood before proceeding with the transfusion.
- His ABO group was A, so he could receive blood from people with A or O ABO group.
- The ABO group of the patient was AB, which meant they could receive blood from anyone.
- The hospital used a detailed chart to determine the ABO group of the patients to ensure safe blood transfusions.
- Doctors mainly consider the ABO group compatibility before doing a blood transfusion to prevent any adverse reaction.