xenotransplantation

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X0004850 (zĕn′ə-trăns′plăn-tā′shən, zē′nə-)n. The surgical transfer of cells, tissues, or especially whole organs from an organism of one species to an organism of a different species.

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xenotransplantation - a surgical procedure in which tissue or whole organs are transfered from one species to another speciesxenotransplantorgan transplant, transplantation, transplant - an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient); "he had a kidney transplant"; "the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent"; "a child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago"

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xenotransplantation

(zĕn′ə-trăns′plăn-tā′shən, zē′nə-)n. The surgical transfer of cells, tissues, or especially whole organs from an organism of one species to an organism of a different species.

The transplantation of an organ from a lower mammal—e.g., baboon, pig—to a higher mammal—e.g., human

xenotransplantation

Xenogeneic transplantation Transplant biology The transplantation of cells or tissues from one species to another; the use of live, nonhuman animal cells, tissues, and organs in humans. See Xenograft.

xenotransplantation

Transplantation of organs from animals, usually transgenic animals, especially pigs, specifically engineered for the purpose. Until recently, no transplanted pig organ had survived for more than a month. But advances in the development of new immunosuppressive agents against xenografts and the identification of the main target for human xenoreactive (anti-pig) antibodies have extended this period to an average of 76 days. Precautions can also be taken against virus transmission. The future for xenotransplantation seems bright.

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noun a surgical procedure in which tissue or whole organs are transfered from one species to another species

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