chimeric

Definition

Consisting of or involving genetically engineered biological material derived from two or more different sources.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'chimaira,' a mythological monster composed of parts from different animals. It was later adapted into scientific usage to describe organisms or molecules composed of genetically distinct tissues or parts.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the artificial antigen receptor (CAR) created by joining different components together to enable T cells to recognize and bind to CD19.

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