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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