Meaning Of The Word HLA

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What's The Definition Of HLA?

HLA in American English
any of certain inherited antigens present on the surface of nucleated body cells in humans, used in determining histocompatibility, susceptibility to certain diseases, etc.
abbreviation: human leukocyte antigen: any of a complex of genetically determined antigens, occurring on the surface of almost every human cell, by which one person's cells can be distinguished from another's and the histocompatibility and genetic likeness of any two p

HLA in British English
abbreviation for: human leucocyte antigen

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