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ˈæl əˌgræft, -ˌgrɑftal·lo·graft
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homograft, allograftnoun
tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
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allograftnoun
A surgical transplant of tissue between genetically different individuals of the same species; a homograft or homotransplant
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allograft
Allotransplant (allo- meaning "other" in Greek) is the transplantation of cells, tissues, or organs to a recipient from a genetically non-identical donor of the same species. The transplant is called an allograft, allogeneic transplant, or homograft. Most human tissue and organ transplants are allografts. It is contrasted with autotransplantation (from one part of the body to another in the same person), syngenic transplantation of isografts (grafts transplanted between two genetically identical individuals) and xenotransplantation (from other species). Allografts can be referred to as "homostatic" if they are biologically inert when transplanted, such as bone and cartilage.An immune response against an allograft or xenograft is termed rejection. An allogenic bone marrow transplant can result in an immune attack on the recipient, called graft-versus-host disease.
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allograft
An allograft is a transplant of an organ or tissue from one individual to another of the same species who is genetically non-identical. In medicine, it is often used to replace damaged or dysfunctional tissues or organs. The recipient's body may identify the graft as foreign and trigger an immune response, leading to graft rejection. Hence, steps are taken to minimize this risk, often involving immunosuppressive drugs.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of allograft in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of allograft in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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