Allograft
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allograft is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical transplant of tissue between genetically different individuals of the same species.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical transplant of tissue between genetically different individuals of the same species.
More Meanings
- To perform a transplant of this kind.
Word Forms
- allografts
- allografting
- allografted
Synonyms for allograft
Depending on context, synonyms include homograft.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homograft, allotransplantation, allotransplant, heteroplasty, homotransplant, homotransplantation.
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