chimera /chi·me·ra/ (ki-mir´ah)
chimera
1. an organism with different cell populations derived from different zygotes of the same or different species, occurring spontaneously or produced artificially.
2. a substance created from proteins or genes of two species, as by genetic engineering.chimer´ic
chi·me·ra (k -mîr  , k -)n. 1. One who has received a transplant of genetically and immunologically different tissue. 2. Twins with two immunologically different types of red blood cells. |
chimera
[kimir′ə, kīmir′ə]
Etymology: Gk, khimaros, fire-breathing monster
an organism carrying cell populations derived from two or more different zygotes of the same or different species. Chimeras include recipients of tissue grafts from other individuals. Compare mosaic.
chimera, chimaera
1. a mythological, fire-spouting monster with a lion's head, goat's body and serpent's tail.
2. an animal whose body contains different cell populations derived from different zygotes of the same or different species, occurring spontaneously or produced artificially; i.e. an individual composed of a mixture of genetically different cells.
chimera protein
see fusion protein.
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