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Why is a person with type o blood called a universal donor?

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Because their blood can be given to nay pitsnt
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People with type O blood are called universal donors because their blood can be given to anyone with any other blood type. Since O type blood doesn't have antigens, it can be given to someone who has A,B, or AB blood. 
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