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Noun: homograft  'how-mu,grãft
  1. Tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
    "The patient received a homograft of heart valves";
    - allograft

Derived forms: homografts

Type of: graft, transplant

Encyclopedia: Homograft