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Definition of Allogeneic

1. Adjective. Denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible).

Definition of Allogeneic

1. Adjective. (genetics) Genetically different because of being derived from separate individuals of the same species. ¹

2. Adjective. (immunology) Of a reaction that occurs when cells are transplanted into a genetically different recipient. ¹

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Definition of Allogeneic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Allogeneic

1. Two or more individuals (or strains) are stated to be allogeneic to one another when the genes at one or more loci are not identical in sequence in each organism. Allogenicity is usually specified with reference to the locus or loci involved. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (22 Feb 2008)

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