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ABO Blood-Group System

MESHD000017

The major human blood type system which depends on the presence or absence of two antigens A and B. Type O occurs when neither A nor B is present and AB when both are present. A and B are genetic factors that determine the presence of enzymes for the synthesis of certain glycoproteins mainly in the red cell membrane.

Synonyms

  • ABO Blood Group System
  • Blood-Group System, ABO
  • System, ABO Blood-Group
  • ABH Blood Group
  • Blood Group, ABH
  • H Blood Group
  • Blood Group, H
  • H Blood Group System
  • ABO Blood Group
  • Blood Group, ABO
  • ABO Factors
  • Factors, ABO
  • Blood Group H Type 1 Antigen

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:24.502Z