What does "Allo-SCT" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Allo-SCT" stands for allogeneic stem cell transplantation. This is a procedure where healthy stem cells are taken from a donor and given to a patient. The aim is to replace the patient's unhealthy bone marrow (the soft, spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells) with healthy bone marrow.
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