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allo-

allo-

8.2
A word part that means other or different in medical and scientific words
  • other
  • Specialized
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  • The term allo-immune describes an immune response to antigens from another individual of the same species.

Examples

  • An allo-graft is a tissue transplant from a donor of the same species but with a different genetic makeup.

  • Researchers studied allo-antibodies that react against non-self cells in blood transfusions.

  • The term allo- refers to something that is different.

  • In biology, allo- means relating to other species.

  • The term allo-immune describes an immune response to antigens from another individual of the same species.

  • An allo-graft is a tissue transplant from a donor of the same species but with a different genetic makeup.

  • Researchers studied allo-antibodies that react against non-self cells in blood transfusions.

Synonyms

hetero
vsallo-
  • Specialized
6.9

A prefix meaning different or other used in scientific words

is used especially in medical and linguistic contexts rather than broader technical use

Surface Forms

allo- main

Etymology

Allo- comes from the old Greek word allos, which means 'other' or 'different'. So when you see allo- in medical words like alloimmune or allograft, it shows something comes from another person or from a different source.