the degree of similarity between the histocompatibility antigens of two individuals. Histocompatibility determines whether an organ transplant will be tolerated
Derived forms
histocompatible (ˌhistocomˈpatible)
adjective
histocompatibility in American English
(ˌhɪstoʊkɛmˌpætəˈbɪləti)
noun
a condition of compatibility between the tissues of a graft or transplant and the tissues of the body receiving it