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Erythroblastosis

Definition: Erythroblastosis, also known as Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN), is a medical condition characterized by the destruction of red blood cells in a fetus or newborn, resulting from an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and the baby.

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1. Medical (Noun): Erythroblastosis refers specifically to the condition where the mother's blood contains antibodies that attack the red blood cells of the fetus or newborn. This can occur when the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive. It can cause severe anemia and jaundice in the newborn.

Sample Sentence 1: Erythroblastosis can lead to serious complications if not detected and treated promptly.

Sample Sentence 2: The doctor performed a blood test to check for erythroblastosis in the expectant mother.



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