alloimmune
adjective
al·lo·im·mune
ˌal-ō-i-ˈmyün 
: of, relating to, or characterized by isoimmunization
Various studies over the past decade have indicated that the alloimmune response, mediated by anti-HLA antibodies, plays a key role in the failure of kidney allografts; this concept has been extended to heart, lung, and composite tissue transplants.—
Alexandre Loupy et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
Alexandre Loupy et al., The New England Journal of MedicineDictionary Entries Near alloimmune
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“Alloimmune.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alloimmune. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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