xen·o·graft

(zĕn′ə-grăft′, zē′nə-)

A tissue or organ graft between individuals of different species. Also called heterograft.

xen′o·graft′ v.

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xenograft

(ˈzɛnəʊˌɡrɑːft)

(Biology) another word for heterograft

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xen•o•graft

(ˈzɛn əˌgræft, -ˌgrɑft, ˈzi nə-)

n.

a graft obtained from a member of one species and transplanted to a member of another species. Also called heterograft.

[1960–65]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

xenograft - tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species

heterograft

graft, transplant - (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient

Translations

xen·o·graft

n. xenoinjerto;

___ rejection → rechazo de ___.

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