histoincompatibility
/ˌhɪstoʊˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/
noun
- A condition in which the tissues of a donor and recipient are not genetically matched, leading to rejection of a transplant or graft.
- Doctors test for histoincompatibility before performing organ transplants.
- Severe histoincompatibility can trigger a dangerous immune response.
- Histoincompatibility between the donor and patient caused the body to reject the new kidney.