allogenic
Americanadjective
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Geology. (of a constituent of a rock) formed elsewhere than in the rock where it is found.
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Immunology. allogeneic.
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"Off-the-shelf" cell therapy, also known as allogenic therapy, uses immune cells derived from healthy donors instead of patients.
From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2023
The so-called "allogenic" cells were grown by scientists at the Royal Free Hospital in London, and millions of them were injected into Finley's heart muscle.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2022
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