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| has gloss | eng: XK (also known as Kell blood group precursor) is a protein found on human red blood cells and other tissues which is responsible for the Kx antigen which helps determine a person's blood type. The Kx antigen plays a role in matching blood for blood transfusions. Absence of XK protein leads to McLeod syndrome, a multi-system disorder characterized by hemolytic anemia, myopathy, acanthocytosis, and chorea. |
| lexicalization | eng: XK protein |
| lexicalization | eng: XK |
| instance of | (noun) human blood cells (usually just the red blood cells) that have the same antigens blood type, blood group |
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