Glossary

Rhesus factor

Rhesus factor

Rhesusfaktor·Also: Rh-Faktor

The Rhesus factor is a characteristic on the surface of the red blood cells that determines whether the blood group is positive or negative. It is particularly important during pregnancy when mother and child have different factors.

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