Definition

Relating to something that comes from the same person, especially in medical contexts where a person donates something to themselves.

Example

The patient received autologous stem cells for the treatment.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new treatment that uses autologous cells?

Yeah, I read it's supposed to be really effective since the body accepts its own cells better.

Exactly! It’s fascinating how they can take your own cells and use them for healing.

I think it’s a great step forward in medicine; it really shows how personalized treatments can work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autologous → It is formed from "auto-" (from Greek "αὐτός", meaning self) and "logous" (from Greek "λόγος", meaning relation or reason). The word "autologous" refers to something that is derived from the same individual, particularly in medical contexts, such as autologous blood transfusions where the blood comes from the same person.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') and 'relation' ('logous') to remember that 'autologous' means something that comes from the same individual.

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