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فصيلة الدّم أ ب (faṣīlat ad-dam AB) is an Arabic medical term referring to blood type AB. It is a compound noun phrase used in medical, clinical, and everyday health contexts to identify one of the four main blood groups in the ABO blood classification system. Blood type AB is known as the 'universal recipient' because individuals with this type can receive blood from all other blood types.
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فصيلة دمي هي أ ب موجب.
Faṣīlat damī hiya AB mūjab.
My blood type is AB positive.
يُعتبر أصحاب فصيلة الدّم أ ب مستقبلين عامّين للدّم.
Yu'tabar aṣḥāb faṣīlat ad-dam AB mustaqbilīn 'āmmīn lid-dam.
People with blood type AB are considered universal recipients.
طلب الطبيب تحليل فصيلة الدّم وكانت النتيجة أ ب سالب.
Ṭalab aṭ-ṭabīb taḥlīl faṣīlat ad-dam wa kānat an-natīja AB sālib.
The doctor requested a blood type test and the result was AB negative.
فصيلة الدّم أ ب هي الأندر بين فصائل الدّم الأربع.
Faṣīlat ad-dam AB hiya al-andar bayna faṣā'il ad-dam al-arba'.
Blood type AB is the rarest among the four blood types.
هل تعرف فصيلة دمك؟ فصيلتي أ ب.
Hal ta'rif faṣīlat damak? Faṣīlatī AB.
Do you know your blood type? Mine is AB.
In many Arab countries, knowing one's blood type is considered essential and is often required for national ID cards, military service, and marriage documentation. Blood donation drives are common during Ramadan and religious occasions, as charitable giving (including blood) is highly valued in Islamic culture. Some popular beliefs in the Arab world, influenced by trends from East Asia, associate blood types with personality traits, though this is not scientifically supported.
In Arabic, the letters أ ب (alif bā') are used to represent the Latin letters 'A' and 'B' when referring to blood type AB. Be aware that the word 'فصيلة' (faṣīla) is used in Egypt and the Gulf, while 'زمرة' (zumra) is more common in the Levant. When specifying Rh factor, add 'موجب' (mūjab) for positive or 'سالب' (sālib) for negative after the blood type designation.
The Arabic phrase فصيلة الدّم أ ب (faṣīlat ad-dam AB) translates to blood type AB in English. It is a compound medical term used across all Arabic-speaking countries to refer to one of the four main blood groups classified under the ABO system. This blood type is unique because it contains both A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, making individuals with AB blood the so-called 'universal recipients.'
Let's examine each component of this phrase:
Arabic is spoken across more than 20 countries, and medical terminology can vary by region. In Egypt and the Gulf states, the word فصيلة (faṣīla) is the standard term for blood type. However, in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and other Levantine countries, the word زمرة (zumra) is more commonly used. So you might hear زمرة الدّم أ ب (zumrat ad-dam AB) in Damascus or Beirut. Both terms are perfectly understood across the Arab world, but knowing the regional preference can help you sound more natural.
Another informal variant is نوع الدّم (naw' ad-dam), literally meaning 'type of blood,' which is used in casual conversation.
Blood types are further classified by the Rh factor, which is either positive or negative. In Arabic:
So فصيلة الدّم أ ب موجب means 'blood type AB positive,' and فصيلة الدّم أ ب سالب means 'blood type AB negative.' The Rh factor is also sometimes referred to as عامل ريسوس ('āmil rīsūs), borrowed from the English term 'Rhesus factor.'
Blood type AB is statistically the rarest of the four main blood types, found in approximately 3-5% of the global population. In Arabic-speaking countries, knowing your blood type is not just a medical matter — it is often a social and administrative requirement. Many Arab countries require blood type information on national identification cards, driving licenses, and military service documents.
Blood donation (التبرّع بالدّم, at-tabarru' bid-dam) holds special significance in Arab and Islamic culture. Charitable acts are strongly encouraged, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Hospitals and blood banks across the Arab world regularly organize donation campaigns, and knowing blood type terminology is essential for anyone living in or visiting these countries.
If you need to ask someone about their blood type, the most common question is:
ما هي فصيلة دمك؟ (Mā hiya faṣīlat damak?) — 'What is your blood type?'
For a female, you would say: ما هي فصيلة دمِك؟ (Mā hiya faṣīlat damiki?)
To respond, simply say: فصيلة دمي أ ب (Faṣīlat damī AB) — 'My blood type is AB.'
Remember that Arabic medical terminology often blends classical Arabic roots with international scientific conventions. The letters A and B are rendered as their Arabic equivalents أ and ب, but in many hospitals and clinics, you will also see the Latin letters used on documents. Being familiar with both systems will help you navigate medical situations confidently in any Arabic-speaking country.
Mastering medical vocabulary like فصيلة الدّم أ ب is an important step for anyone planning to live, work, or travel in the Arab world, as health-related conversations are among the most practical and essential in daily life.