allograft
/ˈæləˌɡræft/
noun
- A piece of tissue or an organ transplanted from one person to another of the same species but with a different genetic makeup.
- Allografts are commonly used in skin grafts for severe burn victims.
- The surgeon used an allograft from a donor to repair the patient's damaged knee ligament.
- The hospital's transplant team carefully matched the allograft to reduce the risk of rejection.