Xenograft

Quick meaning: Xenograft is a noun meaning A tissue graft taken from a species different from that of the recipient.

Meaning

A tissue graft taken from a species different from that of the recipient.

More Meanings

1. To perform a tissue graft using tissue taken from a species different from that of the recipient.

Example Sentences

Likewise the survival of xenografts of rat megaislets transplanted into miceis extended by these special pretransplant culture conditions.

Word Forms

• xenografts
• xenografting
• xenografted

Synonyms for xenograft

Depending on context, synonyms include heterograft.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heterograft, xenotransplantation, heterotransplantation, isograft, homeotransplantation, xenoplasty.

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