xenogeneic

English

Etymology

From xeno- +‎ -geneic.

Adjective

xenogeneic (not comparable)

1. (genetics) Derived from a different species and therefore genetically and immunologically incompatible
   • 2000, Kanazawa A., Platt J.L., “Prospects for xenotransplantation of the liver”, in Seminars in liver disease, →DOI:

     Among the types of xenografts that might be undertaken are extracorporeal "xenoperfusion" or perfusion of devices containing xenogeneic hepatocytes, auxiliary liver transplants, bridge liver transplants, and hepatocyte transplants.

Derived terms

• nonxenogeneic
• xenogeneic transplantation

See also

• allogeneic
• autologous
• syngeneic
• xenogenic