Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of a different origin: in geology, applied to those inclusions in an igneous rock which are obviously older than the inclosing rock, and to the components of a elastic rock which have originated elsewhere: contrasted with *authigenic.

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  • adjective Having an external cause, or source; exogenous.
  • adjective geology Formed in another location and transported.
  • adjective medicine, biology, genetics Genetically distinct, but of the same species.

Etymologies

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allo- +‎ genic

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Examples

  • An obvious example of an allogenic engineer is the beaver and its impact on riparian systems through the construction of dams.

    Species influences upon ecosystem function 2008

  • According to proponents of the ecosystem engineer story, the example should be retold: otters change the effect of an allogenic engineer – urchins – upon an autogenic engineer – kelp beds; the change in kelp bed structure causes the rest of the cascade of effects.

    Species influences upon ecosystem function 2008

  • Key topics of this CME conference include: an update on the management of the main types of lymphomas as well as multiple myeloma; recognizing new prognostic markers in lymphoma including the impact of PET scan imaging; incorporating emerging molecular stratification of both lymphoid and myeloid malignancies; and new trends in autologous and allogenic stem cell transplantation.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • Key topics of this CME conference include: an update on the management of the main types of lymphomas as well as multiple myeloma; recognizing new prognostic markers in lymphoma including the impact of PET scan imaging; incorporating emerging molecular stratification of both lymphoid and myeloid malignancies; and new trends in autologous and allogenic stem cell transplantation.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • The HLA-G molecule due to its many unique features and its immuno-modulatory abilities is now well recognized to play a central role in mediating tolerance to the semi-allogenic fetus by the maternal immune system.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Tsufit Gonen-Gross et al. 2010

  • Key topics of this CME conference include: an update on the management of the main types of lymphomas as well as multiple myeloma; recognizing new prognostic markers in lymphoma including the impact of PET scan imaging; incorporating emerging molecular stratification of both lymphoid and myeloid malignancies; and new trends in autologous and allogenic stem cell transplantation.

    RedOrbit News - Technology 2010

  • It is now established that these interactions have also a physiological function in regulating the development of the placenta, rather than represent solely a maternal immunological defense reaction against the allogenic fetus.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Tsufit Gonen-Gross et al. 2010

  • Slide 22: Gemcitabine + Gastrin Vaccine (G17DT)   Future  Immunogenic telomerase peptides (TeloVac)  Hopkins: Lethally irradiated allogenic pancreatic tumor cells transfected with GM-CSF gene  Listeria carrying mesothelin peptide

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • Over the course of the last four years, approximately 30,000 patients have been treated with allogenic stem cell products in the U.S.; 2,000 - 3,000 with autologous stem cell products; and more than 1,000 with cultured stem cell Stem cells as commercial products have demonstrable therapeutic value in 15 medical markets, according to Young's analysis, such as heart muscle repair, nerve regeneration and diabetes treatment.

    LifeNews.com Pro-Life Headlines 2009

  • The laboratory has processed close to 5000 units of cord blood and hundreds of units of PBSC (peripheral blood stem cells) for both autologous and allogenic transplantation purposes.

    AME Info Latest News 2009

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  • Geology. (of a constituent of a rock) formed elsewhere than in the rock where it is found.

    January 19, 2009