autologous

American  

[aw-tol-uh-guhs] / ɔˈtɒl ə gəs /

adjective

1. from the same organism.

   an autologous graft.

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autologous British  

/ ɔːˈtɒləɡəs /

adjective

1. (of a tissue graft, blood transfusion, etc) originating from the recipient rather than from a donor

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autologous Scientific  

/ ô-tŏl′ə-gəs /

1. Derived or transplanted from the same individual's body.

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Etymology

Origin of autologous

1920–25; auto- ¹ + -logous ( -logy, -ous ), on the model of homologous

Example Sentences

According to JPAC, autologous donation is only recommended for patients with rare blood groups or who have multiple blood group antibodies.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"As alternatives to autologous skin grafts, artificial skin substitutes including cultured epidermis and reconstituted skins have been developed," says the lead author of the study Dr. Hisato Nagano.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

But Mr. Scalise said Tuesday that after being in isolation for weeks as he received an autologous stem-cell transplant, he had been cleared by his doctors to travel.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

These approaches are all autologous, meaning the patient is both donor and recipient — and not taken from anyone else, which enhances safety — and should not be confused with stem-cell therapies.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021

The Research Group developed “individualized autologous peptide and whole cell based vaccine” made from a “patient’s own blood, body tissues and serum” to fight cancer, according to the settlement.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2014