tissue type

British

noun

the inherited chemical characteristics of the bodily tissue of an individual that are recognized and, when grafted, are accepted or rejected by the immune system of another individual. The tissue type is determined by the histocompatibility antigens

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Let's take the example of cells from a single tissue type: the kidneys.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

However, optimum hormone conditions can vary significantly with plant species, culture conditions, and tissue type.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

And others matched up with individual traits, such as age, sex, and tissue type.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 18, 2021

As with all potential donors, her tissue type was analysed and the details entered anonymously on the UK stem cell registry.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2019

Adult stem cells are multipotent because the types of cells that they form are restricted to the tissue type in which they are found.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

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