chimeric

adjective

chi·​me·​ric kī-ˈmir-ik How to pronounce chimeric (audio) kə- How to pronounce chimeric (audio)
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1
: relating to, derived from, or being a genetic chimera : containing tissue with two or more genetically distinct populations of cells
chimeric mice
2
: composed of material (such as DNA or polypeptide) from more than one organism
a chimeric gene
… scientists have created so-called chimeric antibodies, using genetic engineering to fuse variable regions derived from mouse antibodies with a constant region derived from human antibodies.Lawrence M. Fisher, The New York Times

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“Chimeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chimeric. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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