Rhesus Factor (Noun)
Meaning
A blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor checked her rhesus factor before administering the blood transfusion to ensure compatibility.
- Pregnant women are tested for their rhesus factor to determine if they require special precautions.
- Individuals with a positive rhesus factor can donate blood to anyone with the same or compatible blood type.
- If an Rh-negative recipient receives blood with the rhesus factor, their immune system may react severely.
- The lab-tech carefully analyzed the patient's blood sample to determine her rhesus factor and prevent any adverse reactions.