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histocompatibility gene

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histocompatibility gene
n.
A gene that is part of the major histocompatibility complex and is responsible for the production of a histocompatibility antigen.
histocompatibility gene
Etymology: Gk, histos, tissue; L, compatibilis + genein, to produce
a gene of the HLA complex that determines an antigen that governs histocompatibility of the donor and recipient of transplanted tissue. See also human leukocyte antigen.


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