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Allogeneic
//ˌæləd͡ʒəˈniɪk// adj
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Adjective
- 1 Genetically different because of being derived from separate individuals of the same species.
- 2 Of a reaction that occurs when cells are transplanted into a genetically different recipient.
Adjective
- 1 denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible) wordnet
Etymology
From allo- + -gene- + -ic.
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