autologous transplantation

  • 1autologous transplantation — autotransplantation …

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  • 2Autologous chondrocyte implantation — (ACI, ATC code M09AX02) is a biomedical treatment that repairs damages in articular cartilage. ACI provides pain relief while at the same time slowing down the progression or considerably delaying partial or total joint replacement (knee… …

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  • 3Autologous stem cell transplantation — is a procedure in which blood forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person. External links * [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=270733 Autologous stem …

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  • 4Autologous — In blood transfusion and transplantation, a situation in which the donor and recipient are the same person. Patients scheduled for non emergency surgery may be autologous donors by donating blood for themselves that will be stored until the… …

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  • 5Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant for Cartilage Growth — Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are pluripotent cells found in multiple human adult tissues including bone marrow, synovial tissues, and adipose tissues. Since they are derived from the mesoderm, they have been shown to differentiate into bone,… …

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  • 6Autologous lymphocyte — In transplantation, autologous lymphocytes refers to a person s white blood cells. Lymphocytes have a number of roles in the immune system, including the production of antibodies and other substances that fight infections and other diseases.… …

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  • 7autologous bone marrow — In transplantation, refers to a person s own bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft, sponge like tissue in the center of most large bones that produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets …

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  • 8autologous lymphocyte — In transplantation, refers to a person’s own white blood cells. Lymphocytes have a number of roles in the immune system, including the production of antibodies and other substances that fight infection and disease …

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  • 9autologous bone marrow transplantation — see bone marrow t …

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  • 10autologous stem cell transplantation — (ASCT) a treatment for advanced or refractory solid tumors such as neuroblastomas, lymphomas, and Ewing sarcoma. Stem cells from the bone marrow or blood are withdrawn prior to high dose irradiation or chemotherapy that destroys many of the… …

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