allogeneic

American  

[al-oh-juh-nee-ik] / ˌæl oʊ dʒəˈni ɪk /

adjective

Immunology.

1. related but sufficiently dissimilar in genotype to interact antigenically.

   allogeneic graft.

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allogeneic Scientific  

/ ăl′ə-jə-nē′ĭk /

1. Being genetically different although belonging to or obtained from the same species, as in tissue grafts.

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Other Word Forms

• allogeneically adverb

Etymology

Origin of allogeneic

First recorded in 1885–90; allo- + gene + -ic

Example Sentences

“Tolerance for unsuccessful manufacturing in the allogeneic world is higher,” says Grupp.

From Nature

There were now tests to help predict compatibility and to improve the chances that allogeneic marrow cells would engraft.

From The New Yorker

“There’s a lot of evidence that allogeneic transplants for lymphoma are effective, so mitigating these side effects could bring curative treatment to many more patients,” Lee says.

From Nature

Clinical trials for relapsed B cell lymphoma after allogeneic stem cell transplant have shown promising results.

From New York Times

The final blow to their disease is often an allogeneic stem cell transplant, which reproduces the immune system from scratch.

From Washington Times