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histocompatibility
This term is a specialized medical and biological descriptor used primarily in the context of immunology and transplant surgery. It describes the specific biological state where a donor's tissue is recognized as "self" by the recipient's immune system, preventing an inflammatory rejection response.
As a technical term, it is used in highly formal, clinical, or academic registers. It is almost exclusively used in professional medical discourse regarding organ transplants, bone marrow grafts, or skin grafts, and is rarely encountered in casual conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon explained that histocompatibility is the most critical factor for a successful kidney transplant.
The surgeon explained that histocompatibility is the most critical factor for a successful kidney transplant.
We need to verify the histocompatibility of the donor and recipient before proceeding with the surgery.
We need to verify the histocompatibility of the donor and recipient before proceeding with the surgery.
I wonder if the patient has enough histocompatibility to avoid immediate graft rejection.
The lab results indicate a high degree of histocompatibility between the two individuals.
Histocompatibility testing is essential to minimize the risk of an immune response.
The research paper discusses how histocompatibility varies across different ethnic populations.
Without proper histocompatibility, the body will treat the new organ as a foreign invader.
Is there any way to improve histocompatibility through immunosuppressive drugs?