Rh incompatibility
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| Rh incompatibility | |
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| Term | Rh incompatibility |
| Short definition | a condition in which a pregnant woman's Rh factor does not match that of the fetus; can lead to the production of antibodies by the mother that destroy the fetus' red blood cells |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Rh incompatibility (definition) a condition in which a pregnant woman's Rh factor does not match that of the fetus; can lead to the production of antibodies by the mother that destroy the fetus' red blood cells
==Rh incompatibility (overview)==