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A tissue graft between two people who are not genetically identical is termed a
Explanation
Grafts within same species but genetically distinct individuals are called allografts, previously termed homografts. Survival depends on MHC compatibility. Isograft is between identical twins, xenograft across species, autograft within same individual. Allograft rejection involves T cell recognition of alloantigens.
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