Transplant: meaning, definitions and examples

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transplant

[ ˈtrænsˌplænt ]

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medical procedure

A medical procedure in which an organ or tissue is removed from one part of a body and placed in another part of the same body or in a different body.

Synonyms

graft, implant, transfer

Examples of usage

He underwent a kidney transplant last year.
The patient is on the waiting list for a heart transplant.

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medical context

To transfer an organ or tissue from one part of a body to another part of the same body or to a different body.

Synonyms

graft, implant, transfer

Examples of usage

The surgeon will transplant the liver into the patient's body.
They decided to transplant the cornea to improve the patient's vision.

Translations

Translations of the word "transplant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transplante

🇮🇳 प्रत्यारोपण

🇩🇪 Transplantation

🇮🇩 transplantasi

🇺🇦 трансплантація

🇵🇱 przeszczep

🇯🇵 移植 (いしょく)

🇫🇷 transplantation

🇪🇸 trasplante

🇹🇷 nakil

🇰🇷 이식 (移植)

🇸🇦 زرع

🇨🇿 transplantace

🇸🇰 transplantácia

🇨🇳 移植 (yízhí)

🇸🇮 presaditev

🇮🇸 ígræðsla

🇰🇿 трансплантация

🇬🇪 გადანერგვა

🇦🇿 nəql

🇲🇽 trasplante

Word origin

The word 'transplant' originated from the Latin word 'transplantare', which means 'to transplant'. The concept of transplanting organs dates back to ancient times, with early attempts recorded in the myths and legends of various cultures. The modern practice of organ transplantation began in the 20th century, with significant advancements in surgical techniques and medical knowledge.