Autograft vs. Allograft — What's the Difference?

A graft in which the tissue or organ is transplanted within the same individual, usually from one location to another.

A tissue graft from a donor of the same species as the recipient but not genetically identical.

(surgery) A tissue graft taken from one part to another of the same individual's body.

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

(transitive) To graft in this manner.

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

Tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person;

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