major histocompatibility complex


noun Immunology.

MHC.

Words nearby major histocompatibility complex

British Dictionary definitions for major histocompatibility complex

major histocompatibility complex

noun

the full name for MHC

Medical definitions for major histocompatibility complex

major histocompatibility complex

n.

A chromosomal segment that codes for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and is the principal determinant of tissue type and transplant compatibility. HLA complex

Scientific definitions for major histocompatibility complex

major histocompatibility complex
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A group of genes that code for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and are the principal determinants of tissue type and transplant compatibility. They are the most diverse genes in humans and are used to determine if a sample of DNA comes from a specific person.