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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of being histocompatible. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue wordnet
3. 3
   The toleration of grafts between genetically similar individuals. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From histo- + compatibility.

Related phrases

histocompatibility antigenhistocompatibility gene

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