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graft-versus-host disease

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1 Definition of graft-versus-host disease

Meaning of graft-versus-host disease: A disease caused when cells from a donated stem cell graft attack the normal tissue of the transplant patient.

A disease caused when cells from a donated stem cell graft attack the normal tissue of the transplant patient. Symptoms include jaundice, skin rash or blisters, a dry mouth, or dry eyes. Also called GVHD.

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