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Syngenic

Index Syngenic

The word "syngenic" or "syngeneic" (from the Greek word for a relative) means genetically identical, or sufficiently identical and immunologically compatible as to allow for transplantation. [1]

6 relations: Allotransplantation, Antigen, Autotransplantation, Isograft, Twin, Xenotransplantation.

Allotransplantation

Allotransplant (allo- meaning "other" in Greek) is the transplantation of cells, tissues, or organs, to a recipient from a genetically non-identical donor of the same species.

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Antigen

In immunology, an antigen is a molecule capable of inducing an immune response (to produce an antibody) in the host organism.

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Autotransplantation

Autotransplantation is the transplantation of organs, tissues, or even particular proteins from one part of the body to another in the same person (auto- meaning "self" in Greek).

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Isograft

An Isograft is a graft of tissue between two individuals who are genetically identical (i.e. monozygotic twins).

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Twin

Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.

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Xenotransplantation

Xenotransplantation (xenos- from the Greek meaning "foreign"), is the transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another.

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Isogeneic, Syngeneic, Syngenity.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syngenic

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