HLA

American  

Immunology.

1. human leukocyte antigen: any of a complex of genetically determined antigens, occurring on the surface of almost every human cell, by which one person's cells can be distinguished from another's and the histocompatibility and genetic likeness of any two persons can be established: the major histocompatibility antigen of humans.

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Etymology

Origin of HLA

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Measure HLA does not apply when non-city entities, public or private, carry out their own projects in the City’s streets,” L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

But the scope of Measure HLA — the citywide initiative to follow through on what L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

“It’s a good thing to bring everyone together, consolidate a million committees and lead in one direction,” said Michael Schneider, executive director of Streets for All, who successfully pushed for Measure HLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

The foundations for this display are what's known as HLA proteins, and they are highly variable among individuals.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

Indeed, if laboratory mice have too much HLA diversity, Black told me, researchers can’t use them to observe the progress of an infectious disease.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann