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allo

different

Related forms: allo · 6 words in this dictionary

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6 words

A tissue graft from a donor of the same species as the recipient but not genetically identical.

allo+graft

Shared component: allo · different

The study or measurement of the relative growth of a part of an organism in relation to the growth of the whole organism.

allo+metry

Shared component: allo · different

Relating to or characterized by allometry; involving a change in the proportions of parts of an organism during growth.

allo+metric

Shared component: allo · different

A large, carnivorous, bipedal dinosaur of the late Jurassic period, with a massive skull, sharp teeth, and short forelimbs.

allo+saurus

Shared component: allo · different

allogeneicExtended relation

Relating to or being genetically different cells or tissues from individuals of the same species.

allo+gene+ic

Extended relation: allo · different

allopathicExtended relation

Relating to or denoting the conventional medical treatment of disease, typically using drugs or surgery to counteract symptoms or effects.

allo+path+ic

Extended relation: allo · different