Syngeneic vs. Syngenic — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Syngeneic and Syngenic
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Definitions
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