Phenomena and Processes

Chimerism

The occurrence in an individual of two or more cell populations of different chromosomal constitutions, derived from different individuals. This contrasts with MOSAICISM in which the different cell populations are derived from a single individual.

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The occurrence in an individual of two or more cell populations of different chromosomal constitutions, derived from different individuals. This contrasts with MOSAICISM in which the different cell populations are derived from a single individual.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Microchimerism

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7 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemically induced, classification, drug effects, embryology, radiation effects, statistics & numerical data, veterinary.

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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Chimera (1966-2004)
  • Transplantation Chimera (1966-2004)

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  1. G05.365w.590w.175w.125w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chimerism. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046528. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046528
  2. Chimerism. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microchimerism
  3. Chimerism. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222580