allogeneic

(al′ō jə nēik, al′ə-)

adjective

of or having to do with genes from different genotypes; esp., in regard to allografts
also allogenic

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See allogeneic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Being genetically different although belonging to or obtained from the same species: allogeneic tissue grafts.

Origin:

Origin: allo-

Origin: + Greek geneā, race; see genə- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -ic

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Related Forms:

  • alˌlo·ge·neˈi·cal·ly adverb

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