Meaning of the word "blood type" in English

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blood type

US /blʌd taɪp/
UK /blʌd taɪp/
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Noun

1.

a classification of blood based on the presence and absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells

Example:
Knowing your blood type is crucial for transfusions.
My blood type is O positive.
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