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autologous
This term is used exclusively in medical and biological contexts to describe a procedure where tissues or cells are transplanted from one part of a patient's body to another, or harvested, processed, and then reintroduced into the same patient. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is the precise clinical opposite of allogeneic, which refers to transplants between different individuals of the same species.
Because it is a specialized adjective used in clinical settings, it is rarely found in casual conversation. It typically modifies nouns such as transplant, graft, stem cells, or blood transfusion to specify the source of the biological material, ensuring there is no risk of immunological rejection since the donor and recipient are the same person.
Meanings
Examples
The patient underwent an autologous stem cell transplant to treat the lymphoma.
We will use autologous blood for the transfusion to minimize the risk of rejection.
An autologous graft is generally preferred because it eliminates the need for immunosuppressant drugs.
An autologous graft is generally preferred because it eliminates the need for immunosuppressant drugs.
Is an autologous procedure safer than using a donor.
The surgeon decided to perform an autologous skin graft using tissue from the thigh.
I wonder if my own cells are healthy enough for an autologous transfer.
Autologous serum is often used in specialized laboratory tests to provide a patient specific control.
Autologous serum is often used in specialized laboratory tests to provide a patient specific control.
The clinic specializes in autologous platelet rich plasma therapy for joint injuries.