Erythroblastosis fetalis is defined as an:
A) Allergic disease in which maternal blood and fetal blood are antigenically incompatible
B) Alloimmune disease in which maternal blood and fetal blood are antigenically incompatible
C) Autoimmune disease in immature nucleated cells that are released into the bloodstream
D) Autosomal dominant hereditary disease

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Erythroblastosis fetalis,also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN),is an alloimmune disease in which maternal blood and fetal blood are antigenically incompatible,causing the mother's immune system to produce antibodies against fetal erythrocytes.This selection is the only option that accurately defines erythroblastosis fetalis.

Erythroblastosis Fetalis Is Defined as An