Meaning of RH
Pronunciation: | | âr'eych
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- [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
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| Synonyms: | | 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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