syn·ge·ne·ic | \ ˌsin-jə-ˈnē-ik 
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\Definition of syngeneic
: involving, derived from, or being genetically identical or similar individuals of the same species especially with respect to antigenic interaction
syngeneic tumor cells grafts between syngeneic mice — compare allogeneic
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syngeneic
adjectivesyn·ge·ne·ic | \ ˌsin-jə-ˈnē-ik \
\Medical Definition of syngeneic
: genetically identical especially with respect to antigens or immunological reactions
syngeneic tumor cells grafts between syngeneic mice — compare allogeneic, xenogeneic
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