Allogenic
Allogenic
Allogenic (pronunciation: al-uh-jen-ik) is a term used in the field of medicine and biology to describe a process or substance that originates from a different individual of the same species.
Etymology
The term "allogenic" is derived from the Greek words "allos" meaning "other" and "genos" meaning "race" or "kind".
Definition
In medical context, allogenic is often used to describe transplant procedures, such as Allogenic bone marrow transplant or Allogenic blood transfusion, where the donor and the recipient are different individuals but belong to the same species.
Related Terms
- Autologous: A process or substance that originates from the same individual. It is the opposite of allogenic. For example, in an autologous bone marrow transplant, the donor and the recipient are the same individual.
- Xenogeneic: A process or substance that originates from a different species. It is a contrast to allogenic. For example, a xenogeneic transplant involves a donor and a recipient from different species.
- Syngeneic: A process or substance that originates from an identical twin or clone. It is a specific type of allogenic process. For example, a syngeneic bone marrow transplant involves a donor and a recipient who are identical twins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Allogenic
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