Does autologous mean referring to the self?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Yes. This is most often used when needing a blood transfusion for an operation.

The patient can donate his or her own blood, which is then stored until needed.

Their is a short period for usage, so you can't donate too far in advance!

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∙ 13y ago

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