autologous
/ɔːˈtɑːləɡəs/
adjective
- Derived from the same individual's body, especially referring to cells, tissues, or blood used in medical treatment.
- Autologous blood transfusions reduce the risk of infection and allergic reactions.
- Stem cell therapy often uses autologous cells to avoid rejection by the immune system.
- The surgeon used an autologous skin graft from the patient's thigh to repair the burn.
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