Allogeneic (Adjective)
Meaning
Denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor explained that an allogeneic bone marrow transplant would be necessary to treat the patient's leukemia.
- Researchers have made significant progress in developing strategies to overcome the immune barriers associated with allogeneic cell transplantation.
- The new protocol involved using a combination of immunosuppressive drugs to facilitate the acceptance of allogeneic tissues.
- The team of scientists successfully transplanted allogeneic heart valve tissue into a patient with terminal heart failure.
- Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants have been shown to be effective in treating certain types of blood disorders.