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syngeneic

syngeneic

9.5
Having the same genes as another person or animal
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪn.dʒəˈniː.ɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : singenético
  • A syngeneic bone marrow transplant is possible between identical twins.

Examples

  • The risk of organ rejection is very low in syngeneic transplants.

  • Researchers used syngeneic mice to study immune responses without genetic differences.

  • A syngeneic bone marrow transplant is possible between identical twins.

  • The researchers used syngeneic mice for their experiments.

  • In the study, syngeneic tissues were compared to assess compatibility.

  • The risk of organ rejection is very low in syngeneic transplants.

  • Researchers used syngeneic mice to study immune responses without genetic differences.

Synonyms

isogenic
vssyngeneic
  • Specialized
1 8.6

Having the same genes as another living thing

allows close similarity rather than always exact genetic identity
genetically similar
vssyngeneic
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Having almost the same DNA and inherited traits

can mean exact genetic identity as well as close similarity
homogenic
vssyngeneic
8.1

Having parts that are all the same kind

refers specifically to genetic likeness rather than general uniform origin

Antonyms

dissimilar
17 3.8

Different in appearance or nature

heterogeneous
9 7.9

Made of different types of people or things, like scientists and artists

How Similar

isogenic
  • Specialized
1 8.6
syngeneic
  • Specialized
9.5
genetically similar
  • Specialized
1 4.2
isomorphic
  • Specialized
1 9.8

Surface Forms

syngeneic positive

Morphology

syngeneic = genetic (semi-transparent) = syn + gene + ic

The prefix 'syn-' meaning 'together' combined with 'genetic' suggests similarity, but the specific scientific meaning may not be immediately clear.

Etymology

Syngeneic comes from Greek parts syn- meaning 'together' and gen- meaning 'birth' or 'family', the same root as the modern word gene. So, syngeneic means 'from the same genes', which is why transplants between identical twins or lab animals with the same genes usually do not cause rejection.