allogeneic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to tissues or cells that are genetically distinct from those of the recipient, even though they belong to the same species.

Examples

  • The patient required an allogeneic stem cell transplant to treat the leukemia.
  • Researchers are studying how the immune system reacts to allogeneic tissue grafts.

Synonyms: foreign, non-self, heterologous, homologous