major histocompatibility complex

Synonyms:
  • MHC
German: Haupthistokompatibilitätskomplex
Japanese: 主要組織適合遺伝子複合体

Genetics. A cluster of genes on chromosome 6 concerned with immunological identity of human and critical to transplantation. The MHC includes the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes.

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