histocompatibility

[ his-toh-kuhm-pat-uh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

, Immunology.

1. the condition of having antigenic similarities such that cells or tissues transplanted from one (the donor) to another (the recipient) are not rejected.

histocompatibility

/ ˌhɪstəʊkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the degree of similarity between the histocompatibility antigens of two individuals. Histocompatibility determines whether an organ transplant will be tolerated

histocompatibility

/ hĭs′tō-kəm-păt′ə-bĭl′ĭ-tē /

1. A state or condition in which the absence of immunological interference permits the grafting of tissue or the transfusion of blood without rejection.

Derived Forms

• ˌhistocomˈpatible, adjective

Other Words From

• histo·com·pati·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of histocompatibility¹

First recorded in 1945–50; histo- + compatibility ( def )