universal donor

Any recipient compatible

A universal donor is a person with type O negative blood, which can be safely transfused to recipients of any blood type.

The term extends to anyone or anything that gives freely without restriction or compatibility concerns: The foundation acts as a universal donor to struggling arts programs.

bloodtype

transfusion

Transfer of blood intravenously

plasma · red cells · hematology · phlebotomy · crossmatch · serology · blood drive · hemoglobin · platelets · erythrocytes

compatibility

transfusion

Transfer of blood intravenously

match · immune response · antigen · rejection · acceptance · tissue typing · screening · no reaction · low risk

lifesaving

emergency

Serious sudden danger

surgery · accident · hemorrhage · critical care · first responder · triage · blood supply · shortage · vital · lifeline

altruism

giving

Transferring to another

gift of life · community service · humanitarian

Categories
Opposites
blood compatibility scope

universal donoruniversal recipient

Accepts all blood types

AB positive

scope of compatibility

universal donormatched donor

Genetically suitable organ source

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