universal donor

/ˈjunəˌvʌrsəl ˌdoʊnər/
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Definitions of universal donor
  1. noun
    a person whose type O Rh-negative blood may be safely transfused into persons with other blood types
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    blood donor
    someone who gives blood to be used for transfusions
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