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autologous
[ aw-tol-uh-guhs ]
/ ɔˈtɒl ə gəs /
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adjective
from the same organism: an autologous graft.
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Words nearby autologous
autokinetic phenomenon, auto lift, autolithography, autoloader, autoloading, autologous, autologous graft, Autolycus, autolysate, autolyse, autolysin
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British Dictionary definitions for autologous
autologous
/ (ɔːˈtɒləɡəs) /
adjective
(of a tissue graft, blood transfusion, etc) originating from the recipient rather than from a donor
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Medical definitions for autologous
autologous
[ ô-tŏl′ə-gəs ]
adj.
Of or relating to a natural, normal occurrence in a certain type of tissue or in a specific structure of the body.
Of or relating to a graft in which the donor and recipient areas are in the same individual.
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Scientific definitions for autologous
autologous
[ ô-tŏl′ə-gəs ]
Derived or transplanted from the same individual's body.
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