Phenomena and Processes

Maternal-Fetal Histocompatibility

The degree of antigenic similarity between tissues of the mother and those of the FETUS. Maternal-fetal histocompatibility can determine the acceptance and health of the fetus.

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Abstract

The degree of antigenic similarity between tissues of the mother and those of the FETUS. Maternal-fetal histocompatibility can determine the acceptance and health of the fetus.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Histocompatibility, Maternal-Fetal
  • Maternal-Fetal Immunocompatibility
  • Histocompatibility, Maternal Fetal
  • Immunocompatibility, Maternal-Fetal
  • Maternal Fetal Histocompatibility
  • Maternal Fetal Immunocompatibility

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Immune Tolerance (1967-2007)
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex (1977-2007)
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange (1966-2007)

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  1. G12.875.519w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Maternal-Fetal Histocompatibility. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054502. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054502
  2. Maternal-Fetal Histocompatibility. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70686234