Definition of Rh

Noun

  • 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 of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone
    - releasing hormone - releasing factor - hypothalamic releasing hormone - hypothalamic releasing factor
  • a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores
    used in alloys with platinum
    - atomic number 45
  • 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
    - rhesus factor - rh factor
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