histocompatibility
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noun \ˈhis-(ˌ)tō-kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\Definition of HISTOCOMPATIBILITY
: a state of mutual tolerance that allows some tissues to be grafted effectively to others — compare major histocompatibility complex
First Known Use of HISTOCOMPATIBILITY
1948
his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
noun , often attrib \ˈhis-(ˌ)tō-kəm-ˌpat-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ties
Medical Definition of HISTOCOMPATIBILITY
: a state of mutual tolerance between tissues that allows them to be grafted effectively—see major histocompatibility complex
—his·to·com·pat·ible \-kəm-ˈpat-ə-bəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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