RHESUS ISOIMMUNIZATIONS
\ɹˈɛsəs ˌa͡ɪsɔ͡ɪmjˌuːna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃənz], \ɹˈɛsəs ˌaɪsɔɪmjˌuːnaɪzˈeɪʃənz], \ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ə_s ˌaɪ_s_ɔɪ_m_j_ˌuː_n_aɪ_z_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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The process by which fetal Rh+ erythrocytes enter the circulation of an Rh- mother during delivery, causing her to produce IMMUNOGLOBULIN G antibodies, which can cross the placenta and destroy the erythrocytes of Rh- fetuses in subsequent pregnancies.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].