alloimmunized
adjective
al·lo·im·mu·nized
ˌa-lō-ˈi-myə-ˌnīzd 
: having undergone isoimmunization
Alloimmunized patients can be extremely difficult to treat with platelet transfusions; the likelihood of finding HLA-matched donors is often limited, and maneuvers to blunt the antibody response or interfere with immune destruction have been unsuccessful.—
Margot S. Kruskall, The New England Journal of Medicine
Margot S. Kruskall, The New England Journal of MedicineDictionary Entries Near alloimmunized
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“Alloimmunized.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alloimmunized. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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