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ABO BLOOD GROUP SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Immunology
DEF

A set of multiple alleles found on a single locus on human chromosome 9 that specifies the presence or absence of certain red cell antigens, which determines the ABO blood group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Immunologie
CONT

Le système des groupes sanguins ABO est un système de reconnaissance des globules rouges étrangers à l'organisme grâce à la présence de structures antigéniques à la surface de ces cellules.

OBS

Le groupe sanguin ABO d'un sujet est défini par la présence ou l'absence des antigènes A et/ou B au niveau de la membrane du globule rouge.

Spanish

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