saviour sibling
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Noun edit
saviour sibling (plural saviour siblings)
- A child, conceived by selected IVF treatment, so as to have compatible tissue that could be used to treat an existing sick brother or sister
- 2008 May 20, Nicholas Watt, The Guardian:
- MPs pushed back the boundaries of science last night when they voted to allow the creation of hybrid embryos, which have a combination of human and animal DNA, as well as "saviour siblings" to save sick children.
Translations edit
child with compatible tissue to treat a sick brother or sister
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