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.