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matching /match·ing/ (mach´ing) 1. comparison and selection of objects having similar or identical characteristics. 2. selection of compatible donors and recipients for transfusion or transplantation. 3. selection of subjects for clinical trials or other studies so that the different groups are similar in selected characteristics. cross matching crossmatching.
cross matching a procedure vital in blood transfusions and organ transplantation. The recipient's erythrocytes or leukocytes mixed with the donor's serum and vice versa. Absence of agglutination, hemolysis and cytotoxicity indicates that the donor and recipient are blood group compatible or histocompatible. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Blood tests, ultra sounds, X-rays, cross matching, everything. PolyHeme([R]) is a solution of chemically modified human hemoglobin that requires no cross matching and is therefore compatible with all blood types. PolyHeme([R]) is a solution of chemically modified human hemoglobin that requires no cross matching and is therefore compatible with all blood types. |
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