Medical Definition of Blood group antigen

1. The set of cell surface antigens found chiefly, but not solely, on blood cells. More than fifteen different blood group systems are recognised in humans. There may be naturally occurring antibodies without immunisation, especially in the case of the ABO system and matching blood groups is important for safe transfusion. In most cases the antigenic determinant resides in the carbohydrate chains of membrane glycoproteins or glycolipids. See: Rhesus, Duffy, Kell, Lewis and MN. (25 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blood Group Antigen

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blood extravasation
blood feud
blood flow velocity
blood flower
blood fluke
blood from a stone
blood from a turnip
blood gas analysis
blood gases
blood glucose
blood glucose meter
blood glucose monitoring
blood glucose self-monitoring
blood group
blood group antigen (current term)
blood group incompatibility
blood group substance
blood grouping
blood grouping and crossmatching
blood groups
blood haemopathies
blood heat
blood is thicker than water
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blood knot
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