ABO

eɪ bi oʊ

Definition

Definition of ABO - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: ABO blood type classification system

TECH.

system for classifying human blood into four main groups

TECH.

My ABO is O positive.
Doctors checked his ABO before surgery.
The ABO system is crucial for transfusions.

ABO system

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with ABO

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

ABO blood group system

classification system for human blood antigens

The ABO blood group system is vital for safe transfusions.

ABO system

classification of human blood based on presence of antigens

Doctors determined his blood type using the ABO system..

ABO group

system categorizing blood by antigen type

The ABO group is essential for safe blood transfusions.

ABO incompatibility

medical condition of incompatible blood types

The patient suffered from ABO incompatibility after the transfusion.

View all translations of ABO

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:ABO, ...
German:ABO, ...
Italian:AB0, ...
Spanish:ABO, ...
Portuguese:ABO, ...
Chinese:ABO, ...
Japanese:ABO, ...
Arabic:نظام فصائل الدم, ...
Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת סִיוּוּג הַדָּם ABO, ...
Russian:ABO, ...
Ukrainian:система груп крові АВО, ...
Hindi:ABO, ...
Bengali:এবিও, ...
Catalan:sistema de classificació sanguínia ABO, ...
Czech:ABO systém, ...
Danish:ABO, ...
Dutch:ABO, ...
Greek:σύστημα ABO, ...
Hungarian:ABO, ...
Khmer:ប្រព័ន្ធកំណត់ក្រុមឈាម អេប៊ីអូ, ...
Korean:ABO, ...
Persian:سیستم طبقه‌بندی گروه خونی ABO, ...
Polish:układ grup krwi ABO, ...
Portuguese (BR):ABO, ...
Romanian:ABO, ...
Swedish:blodgrupp, ...
Thai:ระบบหมู่เลือด ABO, ...
Turkish:ABO, ...
Vietnamese:ABO, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.