What does "Chronic rejection" 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.
Chronic rejection refers to a situation where the body's immune system continually attacks a transplanted organ. This can happen over a long period of time, often years after the transplant surgery. The body sees the new organ as a foreign object and tries to get rid of it. This can lead to the organ slowly losing its ability to function properly.
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