autologous

American  

[aw-tol-uh-guhs] / ɔˈtɒl ə gəs /

adjective

1. from the same organism.

   an autologous graft.

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autologous British  

/ ɔːˈtɒləɡəs /

adjective

1. (of a tissue graft, blood transfusion, etc) originating from the recipient rather than from a donor

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autologous Scientific  

/ ô-tŏl′ə-gəs /

1. Derived or transplanted from the same individual's body.

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Etymology

Origin of autologous

1920–25; auto- ¹ + -logous ( see -logy, -ous), on the model of homologous

Example Sentences

According to JPAC, autologous donation is only recommended for patients with rare blood groups or who have multiple blood group antibodies.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"As alternatives to autologous skin grafts, artificial skin substitutes including cultured epidermis and reconstituted skins have been developed," says the lead author of the study Dr. Hisato Nagano.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

The name of the procedure is a mouthful — autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane — commonly called MACI.

From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2020

Despite initial reassurances that this was "the best kind of cancer to have" and "100% curable" she failed ABVD, ICE, Brentuximab, radiation therapy and an autologous bone marrow transplant.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2016

The Research Group developed “individualized autologous peptide and whole cell based vaccine” made from a “patient’s own blood, body tissues and serum” to fight cancer, according to the settlement.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2014