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(′zēn·ə′graft)

(immunology) A graft performed between members of different species.

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n

Tissue from another species used as temporary graft in certain cases, as in treating a severely burned patient when sufficient tissue from the patient or from a tissue bank is not available. It is quickly rejected but provides a cover of the burn for the first few days, reducing the amount of fluid loss from the open wound. Also called heterograft.

A graft of tissue or organ transplanted between animals of different species; a heterograft.

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IN BRIEF: n. - Tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary replacement (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species.