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   Blood

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   noun

   • 1. the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body: "drops of blood" Similar gorelifebloodvital fluidliterary:ichor
   • ▪ an internal bodily fluid, not necessarily red, that performs a similar function in invertebrates.
   • 2. violence involving bloodshed: "a commando operation full of blood and danger"
   • 3. temperament or disposition, especially when passionate: "a ritual that fires up his blood"
   • 4. family background; descent or lineage: "she must have Irish blood in her" Similar ancestrylineagelinebloodlinedescentparentagefamilyhousedynastybirthextractionderivationorigingenealogyheritagebreedingstockstrainracepedigreerootskinshipconsanguinitykinkindredrelationmember of one's familynext of kinblood relationshiprelationshipkinshipformal:kinsmankinswoman
   • ▪ a person of specified descent.
   • ▪ a fellow black person: informal US "any blood who opted out was ostracized"
   • 5. a fashionable and dashing young man: dated "a group of young bloods"
   • 6. a member of a Los Angeles street gang.

   verb

   • 1. initiate (someone) in a particular activity: "clubs are too slow in blooding young players"
   • ▪ (in hunting) smear the face of (a novice) with the blood of the kill.
   • ▪ (in hunting) give (a hound) a first taste of blood.

   Word Origin Old Englishblōd, of Germanic origin; related to German Blut and Dutch bloed.

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   What do the Bloods stand for?

   • "Bloods" is a universal term used to refer to West Coast Bloods and United Blood Nation (UBN, also known as the East Coast Bloods). These two groups are traditionally distinct, but both call themselves "Bloods". The profits of crack distribution allowed Bloods to spread in other states.

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   What is the origin of the term 'Bloods'?

   • The term Bloods originates from an organized street-gang rivalry in Los Angeles that dates back to the 1970s. Back then, a powerful gang called the Crips dominated the city. They targeted and harassed smaller gangs like the Pirus and Black P. Stones Jungles.

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   What is the Bloods' rivalry with the Crips?

   • Most scholars believe that the Bloods were originally founded as a confederation of smaller gangs in opposition to the larger and domineering Crips gang. Those gangs included the Brims, Bounty Hunters, Denver Lanes, Athens Park Gang, Bishops, and, most prominently, the Pirus.

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   What is the Bloods' history?

   • The Bloods were founded in 1972, and were mainly formed to provide protection against the Crips. The formation of the Bloods came shortly after a concert in March 1971, when 20 Crip members attacked and killed Robert Ballou Jr, who was beaten to death for refusing to give up his leather jacket.

   Who are the Bloods and Crips and what do they stand for?

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3. www.redcrossblood.org › local-homepage › newsFacts About Blood Types | Red Cross Blood

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   Mar 29, 2024 · TYPE B BLOOD: Less than 2% of the population has type B negative blood while about 9% has B positive blood. B negative red blood cells can be given to both B and AB patients. B negative patients can only receive blood from other B negative donors or from type O negative donors, who are the universal donors. Both of these types are fairly rare.

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   6 days ago · Anemia or anaemia ( British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen. This can be due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells, a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin available for oxygen transport, or abnormalities in hemoglobin that impair its function.

   • Frequency: 2.36 billion / 33% (2015)
   • Diagnostic method: Blood hemoglobin measurement

   • Causes: Blood loss, decreased red blood cell production, increased red blood cell breakdown

5. www.britannica.com › science › blood-countBlood count | Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells & Platelets

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   Apr 19, 2024 · blood count, laboratory test that determines the number of red blood cells ( erythrocytes) and white blood cells ( leukocytes) in a given volume of blood. The readings vary with sex, age, physiological state, and general health, but the blood of a normal individual contains on average 5,000,000 red cells and 7,000 white cells per cubic millimetre.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

6. www.verywellhealth.com › vascular-disease-5095545Vascular Disease: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and More

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Vascular disease is a process that affects the blood vessels of the body. This condition increases the risk of many different health problems that occur as a result of blood flow blockage or insufficient blood flow. Vascular disease can affect any blood vessel of the body. Generally, it develops ...

7. athi.abbott › education › lecture-catalogAn Intro to Patient Blood Management - athi.abbott

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   2 days ago · Originally from South Africa, Dr. Bloch’s medical training and subsequent clinical practice spurred an interest in blood transfusion safety in resource-constrained settings. To this end, he has been actively involved in research, education and operational outreach related to advancement of global blood transfusion safety.

8. cllsociety.org › glossary-blood-hematology-testsGlossary: Blood (Hematology) Tests - CLL Society

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   6 days ago · Complete blood count (CBC): A routine test performed on a small amount of blood. The CBC measures the number of each blood cell type, the size of the red blood cells, the total amount of hemoglobin, and the fraction of the blood made up of red blood cells. It may also be called a blood count. Hematocrit: A blood test usually part of the CBC. It ...

9. www.careerpower.in › school › biologyBlood Group - ABO Grouping and Rh Grouping - Career Power

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Blood grouping refers to the classification of blood-based on the presence of specific antigens on the surface of the red blood cells. The two most important blood group systems are the ABO system and the Rh system. Other less common blood group systems include the Kell system, Duffy system, Kidd system, Lewis system, and MN system, among others.