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blood type

NOUN
class of human blood
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Finding a suitable donor — one with the proper blood type, antibody levels and geographic location — all play a role.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2025

Young donors are urged to come forward, especially those with O negative blood type, and more donors of black heritage are also being sought to help treat patients with sickle cell disease.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2024

Another 8% have O negative blood, often called the universal blood type, which can be safely transfused into any patient, because it will not trigger an immune response.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2024

Currently, patients in any of those situations receive platelets harvested from blood donors, ideally from donors with a compatible blood type.

From Science Daily Apr. 11, 2024

“I already know my blood type, Mr. Banner,” I said in a weak voice.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer



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