: of, relating to, or being an Rh factor
Rh antigens
Rh sensitization in pregnancy

Rh

2 of 3

symbol

rhodium

RH

3 of 3

abbreviation

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rh was in 1940

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Cite this Entry

“Rh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rh. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

Rh

1 of 3 adjective
: of, relating to, or being an Rh factor
Rh antigens
Rh sensitization in pregnancy

Rh

2 of 3 symbol
rhodium

RH

3 of 3 abbreviation
relative humidity

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