What is allogeneic bone marrow transplantation?

Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is a procedure in which a person receives stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor.

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Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is a procedure in which a person receives stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor. More
Cheryl Taylor of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:

An allogeneic bone marrow tranplant is when someone receives bone marrow from someone other than themselves. They can receive a transplant from a related donor, a non-related donor, and even umbilical cells.
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An allogeneic bone marrow tranplant is when someone receives bone marrow from someone other than themselves. They can receive a transplant from a related donor, a non-related donor, and even umbilical cells. More