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chimerism
Derived word form of chimera

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Two years later, all three children reached nearly 100% donor cell chimerism.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

But as the study notes, A. gracilipes ants showing "obligate chimerism" via this unique fertilization and reproduction appears to give advantage to their W genome.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2023

But most chimerism usually stems from rare developmental incidents, such as when one embryo absorbs another in the womb.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023

Though chimerism by way of bone marrow transplant will not affect a person’s offspring, other forms of chimerism can.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2019

That’s because this type of chimerism is not likely to be harmful.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2019

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