Rh-negative Blood (Noun)
Meaning
The blood group whose red cells lack the Rh factor (Rh antigen).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Women with Rh-negative blood can have serious health complications if their body comes into contact with Rh-positive blood cells during pregnancy or transfusions.
- Research indicates that only 15 percent of the population in the United States has Rh-negative blood, while a significant proportion in some parts of Europe carries the same.
- Certain groups and populations may exhibit a higher occurrence of individuals having Rh-negative blood.
- Donations from people with Rh-negative blood can often help during an emergency since there are more chances their blood would match other individuals needing an urgent transfusion.
- For an Rh-negative woman expecting her first baby who's father may carry Rh-positive traits the key healthcare check lies within prevention strategies at specialized centers if not prenatal offices themselves