blood type
Noun
Meaning
human blood cells (usually just the red blood cells) that have the same antigens
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A bag of President's blood type is kept, in case of emergency.
A listener at ReSource partner station WKYU in Bowling Green, Kentucky, asks, “Has there been any correlation between death rate and blood type?”
A person receiving a blood transfusion must have a blood type compatible with that of the donor.
Emergency medical information such as blood type, allergies, and biometrics (fingerprints) can be stored on the chip if the card holder wishes.
By knowing your blood type, you may alter your diet to optimize your health.
“There are other factors that influence blood type compatibility,” Winn said.