Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,909,188,911 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

engraftment
(redirected from engraft)

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Legal, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
engraftment /en·graft·ment/ (en-graft´ment) incorporation of grafted tissue into the body of the host.
Engraftment
The process of transplanted stem cells reproducing new cells.

engraftment [en-graft´ment]
incorporation of grafted tissue into the body of the host.

engraftment
Transplantation The process by which transplanted or transfused cells–eg, in BM–from an allogeneic donor grow and reproduce with a recipient. See Bone marrow transplantation.


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Medical browser?   Full browser?
 
Researchers say the greater supply of stem cells in placentas will likely increase the chance that a human leukocyte antigen, or HLA, matched unit of stem cells engrafts, making stem cell transplants available to more people, and more stem cells offer a greater chance of success.
Although we agree with the FPDA that first appearances should be held during normal business hours absent exigent circumstances, and certainly not at the convenience of the judge hearing first appearances, we decline at this time to engraft this requirement into this rule," the justices concurred.
Nestor), the court said: "To engraft upon the Social Security system a concept of accrued property rights would deprive it of the flexibility and boldness in adjustment to everchanging conditions which it demands.
 
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.