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Definition of xenogenetic

xenogenetic

/ˌzɛn.ə.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
xe · no · ge · net · ic
Adverb:xenogenetically
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1

Relating to or involving xenogenesis; originating from a completely different biological species or a foreign genetic source.

Example

"The researchers monitored the immune response triggered by the xenogenetic organ transplant to ensure the host body would not reject it."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often used interchangeably with 'xenogeneic' in biomedical contexts to describe cells or tissues originating from a different species.

• Rhymes for xenogenetic

• Nearby Words

xenoblast
xenodochium
xenogenesis
xenogenetic
xenogenic
xenogenous
xenoglossia

Word Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'xenos' (foreign, strange) and 'genesis' (origin, creation), combined with the English suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenogenetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenogenetic
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