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Blood Group

/blʌd ɡruːp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

    "Knowing your blood group is essential for safe blood transfusions."
  2. 2

    A category of blood types that share common characteristics, such as A, B, AB, and O.

    "Different blood groups can affect compatibility in organ transplants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blood group' combines 'blood', derived from Old English 'blōd', and 'group', from Old French 'groupe'. The concept emerged in the early 20th century with the discovery of blood types, leading to significant advancements in transfusion medicine.

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