HLA

HLA
The major human histocompatibility system. HLA-typing is done before transplantation to determine the degree of histocompatibility. HLA is an acronym for Human Leukocyte Antigens.
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Abbreviation for human leukocyte antigens, under antigen.
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histocompatibility leukocyte antigen; histocompatibility locus antigen; homologous leukocyte antibody; horizontal long axis [imaging]; human leukocyte antigen; human lymphocyte antigen

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HLA also HL-A .ā-(.)chel-'ā n [human leukocyte antigen]
1) the major histocompatibility complex in humans
2) a genetic locus, gene, or antigen of the major histocompatibility complex in humans often used attributively <HLA antigens>{{}}<HLA typing> often used with one or more letters to designate a locus or with letters and a number to designate an allele at the locus or the antigen corresponding to the locus and allele <relationship...between HLA-B27 antigen and ankylosing spondylitis (G. E. Ehrlich)>

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human leukocyte antigens.

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