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noun

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. Synonyms: Rh factor, rhesus factor.

A white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum. Synonyms: atomic number 45, rhodium.

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 of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone. Synonyms: hypothalamic releasing factor, hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor, releasing hormone.

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Words linked to "Rh" : hormone, internal secretion, antigen, endocrine, metal, metallic element