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1. (n.) histocompatibility
the condition of being similar antigenic types such that cells or tissues transplanted from a donor to a recipient are not rejected.
Etymology: (1945–50)
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1. (noun) histocompatibility
condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue
"a successful graft or transplant requires a high degree of histocompatibility"
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1. histocompatibility
The degree of antigenic similarity between the tissues of different individuals, which determines the acceptance or rejection of allografts.
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