allograft

noun

al·​lo·​graft ˈa-lə-ˌgraft How to pronounce allograft (audio)
: a homograft between allogeneic individuals
allograft transitive verb

Examples of allograft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Autografts are usually the graft of choice for young people, generally those under 40, because the risk of re-injury is lower than with allografts. Alexa Juliana Ard, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024 An amniotic allograft uses human amniotic fluid or membrane to heal wounds. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2024 Four to five years after their surgeries, Levine said, about half of the patients experience chronic lung allograft dysfunction, where their lungs are not functioning properly. Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com, 23 Oct. 2020 Ultimately, the donor skin, called an allograft, must be replaced with an autograft, skin taken from another part of the patient’s own body. Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2019 In Tuesday’s surgery, Morgan had an allograft to repair cartilage damage. Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

allo- + graft entry 1

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allograft was in 1961

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Cite this Entry

“Allograft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allograft. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

allograft

noun
al·​lo·​graft ˈal-ə-ˌgraft How to pronounce allograft (audio)
: a homograft between allogeneic individuals
allograft transitive verb
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