🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Blutgruppe

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Blutgruppe

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blood Type/blʌd taɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Es ist wichtig, Ihre Blutgruppe zu kennen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

    "Knowing your blood type is essential for safe blood transfusions."
  2. 2

    A system used to categorize blood into groups such as A, B, AB, and O, which can affect compatibility for medical procedures.

    "Different blood types can have varying effects on health and disease susceptibility."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blood type' originates from the early 20th century when scientists began classifying blood based on the presence of specific antigens. The word 'blood' comes from Old English 'blōd', while 'type' derives from Latin 'typus', meaning a model or pattern.

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