xenogeneic

/ˈzɛnoʊdʒiˌniɪk/
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Definitions of xenogeneic
  1. adjective
    denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to different species
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    antonyms:
    allogeneic
    denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible)
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