Heterograft

A graft taken from a donor of another species.


A tissue graft where the species of the donor and recipient are different. Also known as a xenograft.


Tissue taken from one species and grafted onto an individual of another species.


Tissue from an individual of one species used as a temporary graft, as in cases of severe bum, on an individual of another species. A heterograft is usually rapidly rejected but provides temporary cover for an injured area, reducing fluid loss. Also called xenograft.


A living tissue graft that is made from one animal species to another. For example, attempts have been made to graft animal organs into humans.


A transplant from one animal to another of a different species. It is also known as a xenograft.


A graft taken from another individual or an animal of a different species from the one for whom it is intended.


 


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