toʊ noun Immunology.
the condition of having antigenic similarities such that cells or tissues transplanted from one (the donor) to another (the recipient) are not rejected.
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histocompatibility (ˌhɪstəʊkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the degree of similarity between the histocompatibility antigens of two individuals. Histocompatibility determines whether an organ transplant will be tolerated | |
| histocom'patible | |
| —adj | |
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Histocompatibility
has a plethora of syllables.
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| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells. |
| given to using long words. |
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Medical Dictionary
histocompatibility his·to·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty (hĭs'tō-kəm-pāt'ə-bĭl'ĭ-tē)
n.
A state or condition in which the absence of immunologic interference permits the grafting of tissue or the transfusion of blood without rejection.
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Science Dictionary
histocompatibility  (hĭs'tō-kəm-pāt'ə-bĭl'ĭ-tē) Pronunciation Key
A state or condition in which the absence of immunological interference permits the grafting of tissue or the transfusion of blood without rejection. |
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