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Erythroblastosis, Fetal

Medical Definition: Hemolytic anemia of the fetus or newborn infant, caused by the transplacental transmission of maternally formed antibody, usually secondary to an incompatibility between the blood group of the mother and that of her offspring. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: a blood group incompatibility; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; erythroblastosis, non-fetal may be ERYTHREMIC MYELOSIS but be careful; do not confuse with HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE OF NEWBORN
Erythroblastosis, Fetal Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hydrops Fetalis - Edema of the entire body due to abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the tissues, associated with severe anemia and occurring in ERYTHROBLASTOSIS, FETAL.

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