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Rh

Rh Meaning & Definition
Rh Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rh?

[n] any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone
[n] a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum
[n] a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia

Synonyms | Synonyms for Rh: atomic number 45 | hypothalamic releasing factor | hypothalamic releasing hormone | releasing factor | releasing hormone | Rh factor | rhesus factor | rhodium

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See Also | antigen | hormone | internal secretion | metal | metallic element

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