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Definition Rhesus factor in British English

Rhesus factor noun

[singular] noun
/ˈriːsəs ˌfæktə(r)/
1

a substance found in red blood cells. Most people are Rhesus positive (=they have the Rhesus factor) and cannot share blood with people who are Rhesus negative (=who do not have the Rhesus factor).

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Definition Rhesus factor in British English