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Definition of xenogenetic
xenogenetic
/ˌzɛn.ə.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
xe · no · ge · net · ic
Adverb:xenogenetically
xenogenetic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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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Often used interchangeably with 'xenogeneic' in biomedical contexts to describe cells or tissues originating from a different species.
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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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenogenetic