syn·ge·ne·ic
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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syngeneic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.
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syn·ge·ne·ic
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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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The first known use of syngeneic was in 1961
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