allogeneic

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

allo- +‎ -genic

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌæləˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/

Adjective

allogeneic

  1. (genetics) Genetically different because of being derived from separate individuals of the same species.
  2. (immunology) Of a reaction that occurs when cells are transplanted into a genetically different recipient.

Derived terms

  • allogeneic transplantation

See also

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