Homograft vs. Allograft

See allograft.

A tissue or organ graft between genetically different individuals of the same species, as between two humans. Also called homograft.

Synonym of allograft

(surgery) A surgical transplant of tissue between genetically different individuals of the same species.

Tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft

To perform a transplant of this kind.

Tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft