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Rh

uncommon us

noun

1.

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

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2.

a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum

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3.

any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone

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  • Rh disease
  • Rh negative
  • Rh positive

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