Rh immune globulin

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Rh immune globulin.

See Rh_o(D) immunoglobulin.

Rh immune globulin

RhIg, Rh_o(D) immune globulin Obstetrics A sterile plasma-based preparation rich in anti-Rh antibodies used to prevent production of Rh_o(D) antibodies in Rh-negative mothers who may have an Rh-positive infant; its use virtually eliminates HDN due to maternal Rh-antibody production. See Hemolytic disease of the newborn.

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