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major histocompatibility complex
(redirected from Histocompatibility molecule)

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major histocompatibility complex
n. Abbr. MHC
A group of genes that code for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and are the principal determinants of tissue type and transplant compatibility.
major histocompatibility complex
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) the full name for MHC
major histocompatibility complex  (mjr)
A group of genes that code for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and are the principal determinants of tissue type and transplant compatibility. They are the most diverse genes in humans and are used to determine if a sample of DNA comes from a specific person.
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