AABB
AABB is an acronym that can refer to several different concepts depending on the context. Below are the primary meanings and uses of AABB:
Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine[edit | edit source]
AABB, formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks, is an international, not-for-profit association representing individuals and institutions involved in the field of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The organization is dedicated to advancing the practice and standards of blood banking, transfusion medicine, and related biological therapies.
History[edit | edit source]
AABB was founded in 1947 to promote the highest standards of care for patients and donors in all aspects of blood banking and transfusion medicine. Over the years, AABB has expanded its scope to include cellular therapies and regenerative medicine.
Standards and Accreditation[edit | edit source]
AABB sets standards for blood banks and transfusion services, which are recognized globally. The organization also provides accreditation to institutions that meet these standards, ensuring the quality and safety of blood and cellular products.
Education and Research[edit | edit source]
AABB offers a variety of educational programs, workshops, and conferences to keep professionals updated on the latest developments in the field. The organization also supports research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing the science of transfusion medicine.
Axis-Aligned Bounding Box[edit | edit source]
In the field of computer graphics and computational geometry, AABB stands for Axis-Aligned Bounding Box. It is a bounding box that is aligned with the coordinate axes and is used to simplify the process of collision detection and other spatial queries.
Applications[edit | edit source]
AABBs are commonly used in video games, physics engines, and computer-aided design (CAD) systems. They provide a simple and efficient way to test for intersections and overlaps between objects.
Properties[edit | edit source]
An AABB is defined by two points: the minimum and maximum coordinates along each axis. This makes it easy to compute and update as objects move or change shape.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Transfusion medicine
- Blood bank
- Cellular therapy
- Computer graphics
- Collision detection
- Computational geometry
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