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Rh-negative

Rh-negative

1 7.4
Having no Rh factor on red blood cells
  • adjective
  • /ɑrˈeɪtʃ ˈnɛɡətɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Rh negativo
  • If you are Rh-negative, it's important to discuss any potential blood compatibility issues with your doctor.

And the question is what is your thought process about RH negative blood?

Examples

  • Patients with Rh-negative blood should inform their doctors before receiving a transfusion.

  • If you are Rh-negative, a suspected miscarriage would be a reason for discussing obtaining a RhoGam shot from your health care provider, as blood mixing can occur.

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  • Many women with Rh-negative blood may need special care during pregnancy to avoid complications.

Antonyms

Rh-positive
  • Specialized
6.4

Blood that has a protein on red blood cells affecting blood type

Surface Forms

Rh-negative positive
Rh negative positive

Morphology

Rh-negative = Rh + negative (transparent) = Rh + negative

The meaning is a direct combination of the blood-group label 'Rh' and 'negative' meaning 'lacking', so the composition is clear to learners who know the components.

Etymology

Rh-negative comes from Rh, the name given to a blood protein first found in the Rhesus monkey, and negative meaning 'not having it'. So an Rh-negative person does not have that Rhesus protein in their red blood cells, which is why doctors check this before some medical procedures.