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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

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) the full name for MHC

major histocompatibility complex (m

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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