Allografts (also known as Allograft, Homografts): Tissues, cells, or organs transplanted between genetically different individuals of the same species.

NIH MeSH · D064591Anatomy

Allografts

Also known asAllograft · Homografts · Homograft · Homologous Transplants · Homologous Transplant · Transplant, Homologous · Transplants, Homologous · Allogeneic Grafts · Allogeneic Graft · Graft, Allogeneic · Grafts, Allogeneic · Allogeneic Transplants

Definition

Tissues, cells, or organs transplanted between genetically different individuals of the same species.

MeSH classification

  • A01.941.500

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Related concepts

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Common questions about Allografts

What does Allografts mean in medicine?
Tissues, cells, or organs transplanted between genetically different individuals of the same species. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Allografts known by any other names?
Yes. Allografts is also referred to as Allograft, Homografts, Homograft, Homologous Transplants in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Allografts sit in the medical classification?
Allografts falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.941.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D064591) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗