saviour sibling en · NOUN
Meanings
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A child, conceived by selected IVF treatment, so as to have compatible tissue that could be used to treat an existing sick sibling
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.
2008 May 20, Nicholas Watt, The Guardian:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| saviour siblings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fr bébé-médicament (child with compatible tissue to treat a sick sibling) · fr bébé médicament (child with compatible tissue to treat a sick sibling) · es bebé medicamento (child with compatible tissue to treat a sick sibling)