Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

allogeneic

Adjective

ˌæl.əˈdʒɛn.eɪ.ɪk

Definition

Relating to or denoting cells, tissues, or organs that are genetically different, but of the same species, as those of the recipient.

Examples

The patient received an allogeneic transplant from a matched donor.
Allogeneic stem cell therapy is often used to treat certain types of cancer.
In an allogeneic blood transfusion, the blood comes from a donor rather than the patient.

Meaning

Allogeneic refers to the biological interaction or transplantation between different individuals of the same species, where the donor and recipient are not genetically identical.