syngeneic transplantation

noun

The transfer of cells or tissues between two genetically identical individuals, so the recipient’s immune system recognizes the graft as self and does not reject it.

Meanings

nounsyngeneic transplantation (countable and uncountable, plural syngeneic transplantations)

plural syngeneic transplantations

  1. countableuncountablemedicineThe transfer of cells or tissues between two genetically identical individuals, so the recipient’s immune system recognizes the graft as self and does not reject it.

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