Rh sensitized
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| Rh sensitized | |
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| Term | Rh sensitized |
| Short definition | a condition in which a woman who has a negative Rh factor develops permanent antibodies against Rh-positive blood as a result of exposure to the blood of her fetus; can cause fetal hemolysis in subsequent pregnancies |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Rh sensitized (definition) a condition in which a woman who has a negative Rh factor develops permanent antibodies against Rh-positive blood as a result of exposure to the blood of her fetus; can cause fetal hemolysis in subsequent pregnancies
==Rh sensitized (overview)==