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human leukocyte antigen
noun
Definition of HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN
: any of various proteins that are encoded by genes of the major histocompatibility complex in humans and are found on the surface of many cell types (as white blood cells); broadly : hla 2
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First Known Use of HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN
1978
Medical Dictionary
human leukocyte antigen
noun
Medical Definition of HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN
: any of various proteins that are encoded by genes of the major histocompatibility complex in humans and are found on the surface of many cell types (as white blood cells); broadly : hla 2
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