blood group

blood group   n.  Any of several immunologically distinct, genetically determined classes of human blood that are based on the presence or absence of certain antigens and are clinically identified by characteristic agglutination reactions. Also called blood type.

blood group

See blood type.

Main Entry: blood group
Function: noun
: one of the classes (as A, B, AB, or O) into which individual vertebrates and especially human beings or their blood can beseparated on the basis of the presence or absence of specific antigens in the blood called also blood type

blood group n.

1. Any of several immunologically distinct, genetically determined classes of human blood that are based on the presence or absence of certain antigens, are clinically identified by characteristic agglutination reactions, and are important with respect to blood transfusions and organ transplantation.

2. Blood type.

blood group   See blood type.

blood group

classification of blood based on inherited differences (polymorphisms) in antigens on the surfaces of the red blood cells (erythrocytes). Inherited differences of white blood cells (leukocytes), platelets (thrombocytes), and plasma proteins also constitute blood groups, but they are not included in this discussion.

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