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HLA

also  HL-A  n [human leukocyte antigen]  1  :  the major histocompatibility complex in humans  2  :  a genetic locus, gene, or antigen of the major histocompatibility complex in humans - often used attributively <HLA antigens>  <HLA typing>  - often used with one or more letters to designate a locus or with letters and a number to designate an allele at the locus or the antigen corresponding to the locus and allele <relationship … between HLA-B27 antigen and ankylosing spondylitis -G. E. Ehrlich>  .
 
 

 
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