xenogeneic
/ˌzɛnədʒəˈniːɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or derived from a different species, especially in medical contexts such as tissue transplantation.
- The researchers studied xenogeneic heart valves from pigs for use in human patients.
- Xenogeneic transplants often require strong immunosuppressive drugs to prevent rejection.
- The lab developed a xenogeneic skin graft to treat severe burn victims.