blood group

Definition of blood group

: one of the classes (such as those designated A, B, AB, or O) into which individuals or their blood can be separated on the basis of the presence or absence of specific antigens in the blood

— called also blood type

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Recent Examples on the Web That is why single genetic mutations can have major repercussions such as organ system deformities, or minor ones such as creating a different blood group. — Quanta Magazine, "How the DNA Computer Program Makes You and Me," 5 Apr. 2018 The waiting list for a kidney transplant for a type A blood group is four to six years. — Fox News, "Garden sign seeking kidney donor yields 30 volunteers," 25 Sep. 2018

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“Blood group.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20group. Accessed 12 December 2019.

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