tipo de sangue
1. one of the groups into which human blood is classified based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on red blood cells, primarily the ABO system (A, B, AB, O) and the Rh factor
Before donating blood, you need to know your blood type.
Antes de doar sangue, você precisa saber seu tipo de sangue.
2. a classification system used in medicine for blood transfusions and compatibility testing
The hospital checked her blood type before the surgery.
O hospital verificou seu tipo de sangue antes da cirurgia.
3. a person's blood category, often used to identify genetic or inherited characteristics
What is your blood type? Mine is O positive.
Qual é seu tipo de sangue? O meu é O positivo.
In Brazil, knowing one's blood type is culturally important for medical purposes and blood donation campaigns. The term 'tipo de sangue' is widely used in healthcare settings, while 'grupo sanguíneo' is the preferred terminology in Portugal. Blood type information is often requested in medical forms and is considered essential health information.
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