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Rh Isoimmunization

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Definition: The process by which fetal Rh+ erythrocytes enter the circulation of an Rh- mother, causing her to produce IMMUNOGLOBULIN G antibodies, which can cross the placenta and destroy the erythrocytes of Rh+ fetuses. Rh isoimmunization can also be caused by BLOOD TRANSFUSION with mismatched blood.     
See Also Erythroblastosis, Fetal 		Other names Isoimmunization, Rhesus; Sensitizations, Rh; Sensitization, Rh; Rhesus Isoimmunizations; Rhesus Isoimmunization; Rh Sensitizations; Rh Isoimmunizations; Isoimmunizations, Rhesus; Isoimmunizations, Rh; Isoimmunization, Rh; Rh Sensitization

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