Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allograft
noun
ˈaləˌgraf(t)
Definition
A tissue graft taken from a donor of the same species but genetically different from the recipient.
Examples
- The patient received an allograft to repair the damaged cartilage in her knee.
- Surgeons performed an allograft procedure to replace the damaged heart valve.
Meaning
An allograft is a transplant of tissue from one individual to another of the same species. It is commonly used in medical procedures, especially in organ and tissue transplants where the donor and recipient are not genetically identical.
Synonyms
- homograft
- transplant
- donor tissue
