Rh-positive Blood Type (Noun)
Meaning
The blood group (approximately 85% of people) whose red cells have the Rh factor (Rh antigen).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Individuals with Rh-positive blood type can receive blood from Rh-positive or Rh-negative donors, but those with Rh-negative blood type should only receive blood from Rh-negative donors.
- A person with Rh-positive blood type can safely donate blood to anyone with the same blood group, but also to those with AB-positive blood type.
- The Rh-positive blood type is the most common blood type in many populations around the world, found in approximately 83% of the European population.
- In the absence of the Rh factor, an individual with Rh-positive blood type can experience an adverse reaction if transfused with Rh-negative blood.
- Rh-positive blood type is often abbreviated as Rh+ and individuals with this blood type are capable of donating blood to anyone with the same blood type.