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Definition of 'blood donor'

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blood donor

Word forms: plural blood donors
countable noun
A blood donor is someone who gives some of their blood so that it can be used in operations.
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blood donor in British

noun
a person who gives his or her blood to be used for transfusion
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Example sentences containing 'blood donor'

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To invite her to operate at a church fete would be the equivalent of asking Count Dracula to a blood donor session. Secombe, Fred GOODBYE CURATE

Trends of 'blood donor'

Used Rarely. blood donor is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of blood donor from the Collins English Dictionary

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