transfusion
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In some circumstances, that can trigger a potentially serious transfusion reaction.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Earlier clinical reports have shown that anti-AnWj antibodies can cause hemolytic transfusion reactions, in which transfused red blood cells are destroyed by the recipient's immune system.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The court heard that the child also had sickle cell disease, which complicated the operation and increased the potential need for a blood transfusion.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Tests revealed she had severe anemia, leading to a blood transfusion from another eagle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Every bed was occupied, and new cases were left on the stretchers and laid between the beds to take advantage of the transfusion stands.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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For most transfusions, ABO and Rh compatibility receive the most attention.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Two boys were from Jehovah's Witness families who opposed blood transfusions on religious grounds.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
She suffered a traumatic brain injury and a broken elbow and needed three blood transfusions and skin grafts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He spent nine days on a ventilator and 18 days on dialysis, during which time doctors gave him blood, platelet and plasma transfusions.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
So far I had managed to keep humanly alive through transfusions from books.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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