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ABO ANTIGEN [1 record]

Record 1 1998-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

Generic term for any inherited antigen found on the surface of erythrocytes that determines a blood grouping reaction with specific antiserum.

Key term(s)
  • ABO antigen
  • Lewis antigen

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Antigène présent à la surface de l'hématie et qui joue un rôle majeur de compatibilité dans les transfusions sanguines, les greffes et les transplantations d'organes.

Key term(s)
  • antigène ABO
  • antigène Lewis

Spanish

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