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Histocompatibility

Definition: Histocompatibility refers to the compatibility or matching of tissues or organs between individuals, particularly in relation to transplantation and immune responses.

Examples:

Noun:

• The histocompatibility of the donor's kidney with the recipient is crucial for successful transplantation.
• Testing for histocompatibility ensures that the organ recipient's body will not reject the transplanted tissue.

Adjective:

• It is essential to find a histocompatible donor for bone marrow transplantation.
• The histocompatibility profile of the potential donor and recipient needs to be thoroughly assessed.

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