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allogeneic

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allogeneic /al·lo·ge·ne·ic/ (-jĕ-ne´ik)
1. having cell types that are antigenically distinct.
2. in transplantation biology, denoting individuals (or tissues) that are of the same species but antigenically distinct. Cf. syngeneic and xenogeneic .
al·lo·ge·ne·ic (l-j-nk) or al·lo·gen·ic (-jnk)
adj.
Being genetically different although belonging to or obtained from the same species, as in tissue grafts.
Allogeneic
A transplant where the donated material comes from different (although often related) individual than the recipient
Mentioned in: Bone Marrow Transplantation, Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
homologous [ho-mol´ŏ-gus]
1. corresponding in structure, position, origin, or other aspects.
2. allogeneic.
3. pertaining to an antibody and the antigen that elicited its production.
allogeneic
denoting individuals of the same species but of different genetic constitution (antigenically distinct).
allogeneic
adjective Relating to that which is genetically dissimilar, but of the same species
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