xenogeneic

adjective

xe·​no·​ge·​ne·​ic ˌze-nō-jə-ˈnē-ik How to pronounce xenogeneic (audio) ˌzē- How to pronounce xenogeneic (audio)
: derived from, originating in, or being a member of another species

Word History

Etymology

xen- + -geneic (as in isogeneic)

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of xenogeneic was in 1961

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Cite this Entry

“Xenogeneic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xenogeneic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

xenogeneic

adjective
xe·​no·​ge·​ne·​ic ˌzen-ō-jə-ˈnē-ik How to pronounce xenogeneic (audio) ˌzēn- How to pronounce xenogeneic (audio)
variants also xenogenic
: derived from, originating in, or being a member of another species
xenogeneic tissue
compare allogeneic, syngeneic
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