What does "Blood group" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A blood group is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific substances on the surface of red blood cells. These substances are proteins and sugars that our immune system can recognize as either self or non-self. There are four main blood groups: A, B, AB, and O. Each group can be either Rh positive or Rh negative, making eight types in total.
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