Transplantation, Homologous
| Definition: |
Transplantation between individuals of the same species. Usually refers to genetically disparate individuals in contradistinction to isogeneic transplantation for genetically identical individuals. |
| Notes: |
NIM if at all: TN 243; no qualif when NIM coord; when IM, qualif permitted; Manual 19.8.75; DF: TRANSPL HOMOL |
| Also Called: |
Allograft |
Transplantation, Homologous Categories.
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Transplantation, Isogeneic - Transplantation between genetically identical individuals, i.e., members of the same species with identical histocompatibility antigens, such as monozygotic twins, members of the same inbred strain, or members of a hybrid population produced by crossing certain inbred strains. |
Transplantation, Homologous Definitions and Terms
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