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allograft

/ˌæləˈgræft/
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Definitions of allograft
  1. noun
    tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
    synonyms: homograft
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    type of:
    graft, transplant
    (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
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