allograft

/ˈæləˌɡræft/
noun
  1. 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.
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