Tissue matching

Definition

The comparison of donor and recipient tissue types to reduce the chance that a transplanted organ will be rejected.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.5.3.3 · Paper 2

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Distinguish tissue matching from immunosuppression: matching makes recognition as foreign less likely, while immunosuppressant drugs reduce the immune response.

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GCSE Biology · key term

The comparison of donor and recipient tissue types to reduce the chance that a transplanted organ will be rejected.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.5.3.3 · Paper 2

1
Distinguish tissue matching from immunosuppression: matching makes recognition as foreign less likely, while immunosuppressant drugs reduce the immune response.

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