universal donor

noun

1. a person with blood of group O.

universal donor

noun

1. a person who has blood of group O and whose blood may be safely transfused to persons with most other blood types

universal donor

/ yo̅o̅′nə-vûr′səl /

1. A person who has group O blood and is therefore able to serve as a donor to a person with any other blood type. Group O blood contains red blood cells that do not have the antigen A or B and thus do not react with antibodies to these antigens found in the plasma of the other blood types.
2. See also blood type

Word History and Origins

Origin of universal donor¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The quest to develop universal donor blood has taken a decisive step forward.

From Science Daily

Hollis notes that his blood is type O negative, commonly called a universal donor, because it can be given to people with any type of blood.

From Seattle Times

Another prominent idea is the development of genetically engineered universal donor cells8,9.

From Nature

“I am free of the virus, positive for the antibodies, AND I am a universal donor!!!” she shared with Survivors Corps a few days ago.

From Washington Post

Fry cited a slew of upgrades – to the computer system, training processes, manuals, donor education items and a universal donor history questionnaire – that “unfortunately just does take some time” to incorporate.

From The Guardian