SINCE 1828
histocompatibility
noun
his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
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Definition of histocompatibility
: a state of mutual tolerance that allows some tissues to be grafted effectively to others — compare major histocompatibility complex
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his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
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plural histocompatibilities
Medical Definition of histocompatibility
: a state of mutual tolerance between tissues that allows them to be grafted effectively — see major histocompatibility complex
Other Words from histocompatibility
histocompatible
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adjective
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adjective
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