| autologous | <biology> Derived from an organisms tissues or DNA. Compare: heterologous, homologous. (02 Jan 1998) |
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| autologous bone marrow transplant | <haematology, procedure> A process in which a patients healthy bone marrow is withdrawn and preserved. It is later injected back into the patient to replace bone marrow damaged by high doses of radiation therapy. It can then produce healthy blood cells. This treatment is used to offset the detrimental effects of high-dose radiation used in certain types of cancer. (31 Dec 1997) |
| autologous graft | <procedure> Graft taken from one part of the body and placed in another site on the same individual. (02 Jan 1998) |
| autologous protein | Any protein found normally in the fluids or tissues of the body. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autologous transplant | <procedure> A transplant of an organ or tissue that is taken from the same individual. A person having blood taken a little at a time several months before a surgery to replace the blood they expect to lose during that surgery is a form of autologous transplant. Likewise, the use of muscle tissue taken from a person's back to surgically reconstruct their damaged hand would be another form of autologous transplant. (02 Jan 1998) |
| autolysate | The mixture of substances resulting from autolysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autolyse | To undergo autolysis. Synonym: autolyse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autolysin | <enzyme> An enzyme which causes the cell that made it to self-destruct. (09 Oct 1997) |
| autolysis | <cell biology> Spontaneous lysis (rupture) of cells or organelles produced by the release of internal hydrolyic enzymes. Normally associated with the release of lysosomal enzymes. (02 Jan 1998) |
| autolytic | Pertaining to or causing autolysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autolytic enzyme | <enzyme> An enzyme capable of causing lysis of the cell forming it. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autolyze | To undergo autolysis. Synonym: autolyse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| automallet | An obsolete term for automatic plugger or condenser. (05 Mar 2000) |
| automated differential leukocyte counter | An instrument using digital imaging or cytochemical techniques to differentiate leukocytes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| automath | One who is self-taught. Origin: Gr.; self +, to learn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |