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blood typing

–noun Physiology.
the process of classifying blood into blood groups, based on laboratory tests to reveal the presence or absence of particular antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
Also called blood grouping.


Origin:
1925–30
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blood typ·ing or blood-typ·ing   (blŭd'tī'pĭng)
n.  The process of identifying an individual's blood group by serologic testing of a sample of blood.
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Main Entry: blood–typ·ing
Pronunciation: -"tI-pi[ng]
Function: noun
: the action or process of determining an individual's blood group calledalso blood grouping
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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blood typing n.
See blood grouping.

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