Organisms

Chimera

An individual that contains cell populations derived from different zygotes.

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Abstract

An individual that contains cell populations derived from different zygotes.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chimeras
  • Hybrids
  • Hybrid

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

78(75); was see under MOSAICISM 1967-77

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Previous Indexing

  • Genetics (1966)
  • Mosaicism (1966-1977)

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  1. B05.200w

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NLM Classification

QU 500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chimera. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002678. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002678
  2. Chimera. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimera_(genetics)
  3. Chimera. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q281721