Definition of ALLOGENEIC

allogeneic

Meanings

Adjective

  • denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible)

Adj

  • Genetically different because of being derived from separate individuals of the same species.
  • Of a reaction that occurs when cells are transplanted into a genetically different recipient.

Origin / Etymology

From allo- + -gene- + -ic.

Scrabble Score: 13

allogeneic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 18

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