graft-versus-host disease

American  

[graft-vur-suhs-hohst, grahft-] / ˈgræftˌvɜr səsˈhoʊst, ˈgrɑft- /

noun

1. a reaction in which the cells of transplanted tissue immunologically attack the cells of the host organism, occurring especially in bone-marrow transplants.

---

Etymology

Origin of graft-versus-host disease

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Additionally, there were no signs of complications such as graft-versus-host disease.

From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2023

But finding a matching cell donor can be difficult, and a transplant can lead to graft-versus-host disease, a potentially deadly condition in which donor cells attack a patient’s cells.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 11, 2021

Donor stem cells can go on the attack post-transplant, a condition known as graft-versus-host disease.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2018

They use natural killer cells because T cells from one person cannot be safely given to another, lest they attack the host’s tissue, causing graft-versus-host disease, which can be fatal.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2017

Though Ramirez did develop graft-versus-host disease, it was not severe.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2017