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Difference Between Syngeneic and Syngenic

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Syngeneic

Genetically identical or closely related, so as to allow tissue transplant; immunologically compatible
Syngeneic grafts.
Syngeneic mice.

Syngenic

The word "syngenic" or "syngeneic" (from the Greek word for a relative) means genetically identical, or sufficiently identical and immunologically compatible as to allow for transplantation. For example, it may be used for something transplanted from an identical twin.

Syngeneic

(genetics) genetically identical, or sufficiently identical and immunologically compatible as to allow for transplantation

Syngenic

(immunology) syngeneic

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