What does alloantibodies mean?
noun
Alloantibodies are antibodies that are produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens, such as those from a transplanted organ or a blood transfusion. They can cause a reaction against the transplanted tissue or blood.
Example
"The patient developed alloantibodies against the transplanted kidney, which led to a severe rejection reaction."
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