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HLA

American

Immunology.

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.

Etymology

Origin of HLA

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“However, HLA does not apply to Metro projects.”

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

In celiac disease, two specific HLA proteins, namely HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8, are strongly associated with the condition.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

But how does this new information contrast with what was already known about HLA?

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

Most human groups are a scattershot mix of HLA profiles, which means that almost always some people in the group will not get sick when exposed to a particular pathogen.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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