rhesus Synonyms
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rhesus Meaning
Wordnet
rhesus (n)
of southern Asia; used in medical research
Webster
rhesus (n.)
A monkey; the bhunder.
rhesus Sentence Examples
- The rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) is a widely studied species in biomedical research.
- The rhesus factor, a protein found on red blood cells, determines blood type compatibility.
- Rh-positive individuals have the rhesus factor, while Rh-negative individuals lack it.
- Rhesus hemolytic disease of the newborn can occur when a Rh-negative mother carries a Rh-positive fetus.
- The rhesus macaque has a wide geographic distribution, ranging from Pakistan to China.
- Rhesus monkeys are primarily arboreal, spending most of their time in trees.
- The rhesus factor is inherited from both parents, with each parent contributing one gene.
- Rhesus-associated encephalopathy is a rare neurological disorder linked to rhesus factor incompatibility.
- The rhesus system plays a crucial role in blood transfusions and organ transplantation.
- Rhesus monkeys have been used extensively in studies of social behavior and cognition.
FAQs About the word rhesus
of southern Asia; used in medical researchA monkey; the bhunder.
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The rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) is a widely studied species in biomedical research.
The rhesus factor, a protein found on red blood cells, determines blood type compatibility.
Rh-positive individuals have the rhesus factor, while Rh-negative individuals lack it.
Rhesus hemolytic disease of the newborn can occur when a Rh-negative mother carries a Rh-positive fetus.
