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tissue type

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tissue type
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) the inherited chemical characteristics of the bodily tissue of an individual that are recognized and, when grafted, are accepted or rejected by the immune system of another individual. The tissue type is determined by the histocompatibility antigens


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It is more likely to find matching tissue types from relatives, but poorly-matched live donor transplants can still be successful.
It is searched every day to try to find donors whose tissue type is a close match to patients needing a lifesaving bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
Oily skin or no makeup: liquid or tissue type cleansing products should work well.
 
 
 
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