Phenomena and Processes

Graft vs Host Reaction

An immunological attack mounted by a graft against the host because of HISTOINCOMPATIBILITY when immunologically competent cells are transplanted to an immunologically incompetent host; the resulting clinical picture is that of GRAFT VS HOST DISEASE.

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Abstract

An immunological attack mounted by a graft against the host because of HISTOINCOMPATIBILITY when immunologically competent cells are transplanted to an immunologically incompetent host; the resulting clinical picture is that of GRAFT VS HOST DISEASE.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • HLA Sensitization
  • Human Leukocyte Antigen Sensitization
  • Sensitization, HLA

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with HOST VS GRAFT REACTION nor with GRAFT VS HOST DISEASE

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History Note

70

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Previous Indexing

  • Graft vs Host Disease (1966-1969)
  • Transplantation Immunology (1966-1969)

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  1. G12.875.402

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WO 680

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Graft vs Host Reaction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006087. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006087
  2. Graft vs Host Reaction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71146048