autologous

[aw-tol-uh-guhs]

au·tol·o·gous

[aw-tol-uh-guhs]
adjective
from the same organism: an autologous graft.

Origin:
1920–25; auto-1 + -logous (see -logy, -ous), on the model of homologous
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Autologous is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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autologous (ɔːˈtɒləɡəs)
 
adj
(of a tissue graft, blood transfusion, etc) originating from the recipient rather than from a donor

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autologous au·tol·o·gous (ô-tŏl'ə-gəs)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to a natural, normal occurrence in a certain type of tissue or in a specific structure of the body.

  2. Of or relating to a graft in which the donor and recipient areas are in the same individual.

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autologous   (ô-tŏl'ə-gəs)  Pronunciation Key 
Derived or transplanted from the same individual's body.
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