For Autologous we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Blood and Marrow Transplant, Breast Cancer, Cancer, HIV and AIDs, Health, Lymphoma, Organ Transplant, Pituitary, Prostate Cancer and Urology.

Autologous (Blood and Marrow Transplant)

From the patient him/herself; as in autologous stem-cell transplant (autos = self; Greek)

Autologous (Breast Cancer)

From the same person. An autologous blood transfusion is blood removed in advance and then transfused or reinfused into the same person at a later date.

Autologous (Cancer)

The infusion of a patient's own bone marrow previously removed and stored.

Autologous (HIV and AIDs)

Referring to a naturally occurring substance derived from and used within the same individual. Compare ENDOGENOUS.

Autologous (Health)

Derived from or originating in an individual

Autologous (Lymphoma)

The transfer of material such as bone marrow or skin from a donor to him or herself. To make this possible, donated material is removed and stored prior to the procedure which will make the donation necessary.

Autologous (Organ Transplant)

A transfusion or transplant utilizing the patient's own blood, bone marrow or tissue.

Autologous (Pituitary)

Coming from the same individual, as opposed to being donated by another individual.

Autologous (Prostate Cancer)

One's own; for example, autologous blood is a patient's own blood which is removed prior to surgery in case a patient needs a transfusion during or after surgery

Autologous (Urology)

Derived from the same individual.

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