Definition of Xenograft

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Xenograft

The term 'Xenograft' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'Tissue or organs from an individual of one species transplanted into or grafted onto an organism of another species, genus, or family. A common example is the use of pig heart valves in humans'.

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