allogenic
|al-lo-gen-ic|
C1
/ˌæləˈdʒɛnɪk/
different origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allogenēs,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'genēs' meant 'born or produced.'
Historical Evolution
'allogenēs' transformed into the modern English word 'allogenic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born from another,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'originating from a different source or species.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from a different source or species, especially in the context of genetics or transplantation.
The patient received an allogenic bone marrow transplant.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 04:21