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Meaning of RH

Pronunciation:  âr'eych

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 Definition: 
  1. [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
  2. [n]  a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum
  3. [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
 
 See Also: antigen, hormone, internal secretion, metal, metallic element

 

 

 

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