Transfusion Medicine

noun A place where blood is collected, stored, and processed for medical use

• The hospital has a state-of-the-art blood bank to ensure a steady supply of blood for patients in need.
• Hey, did you know they're having a blood drive at the blood bank next week?
• I heard the blood bank is running low on O-negative, they really need donors.
• Donating to the blood bank of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life.

noun a factor that can cause an immune response in certain situations, such as during pregnancy

• The Rh factor is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells.
• Do you know if you have the Rh factor in your blood?
• I heard that Rh factor can affect your blood type.
• The presence or absence of the Rh factor can be like a genetic fingerprint.