syngeneic
/ˌsɪndʒəˈniːɪk/
adjective
- Genetically identical or nearly identical, especially referring to tissues or cells that can be transplanted between individuals without rejection (e.g., between identical twins or highly inbred animals).
- The researchers used syngeneic mice to study how the immune system responds to tumors.
- Because the donor and recipient were syngeneic, the skin graft was accepted without complications.
- A syngeneic transplant between identical twins has a very low risk of rejection.
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