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Preferred term

ABO Blood-Group System  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The major human blood type system which depends on the presence or absence of two antigens A and B. Type O occurs when neither A nor B is present and AB when both are present. A and B are genetic factors that determine the presence of enzymes for the synthesis of certain glycoproteins mainly in the red cell membrane.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ABH Blood Group
  • H Blood Group
  • H Blood Group System

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DFRZ14CV-W

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