autologous

/ɔˈtɑləgəs/
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Definitions of autologous
  1. adjective
    derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
    “autologous blood donation”
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    antonyms:
    homologous
    corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
    heterologous
    derived from organisms of a different but related species
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