Phenomena and Processes

Histocompatibility

The degree of antigenic similarity between the tissues of different individuals, which determines the acceptance or rejection of allografts.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The degree of antigenic similarity between the tissues of different individuals, which determines the acceptance or rejection of allografts.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Immunocompatibility
  • Tissue Compatibility
  • Compatibility, Tissue
  • Histocompatibilities
  • Immunocompatibilities
  • Tissue Compatibilities
  • HLA Incompatibility
  • Histoincompatibility
  • Human Leukocyte Antigen Incompatibility
  • HLA Incompatibilities
  • Histoincompatibilities
  • Incompatibility, HLA

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

70(68)

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Previous Indexing

  • Transplantation Immunology (1966-1967)

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Tree Number

  1. G12.875.519w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Histocompatibility. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006648. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006648
  2. Histocompatibility. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histocompatibility
  3. Histocompatibility. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2664028