Transplanted: meaning, definitions and examples

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transplanted

 

[ trænsˈplæntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Transplanted refers to the act of moving an organ or tissue from one body to another, or from one part of the body to another. This procedure is commonly performed in medical contexts to treat various health conditions. It involves careful matching between donor and recipient to minimize rejection. Transplants may involve organs such as kidneys, hearts, or livers, as well as tissues like skin or corneas.

Synonyms

grafted, implanted, translocated

Examples of usage

  • She underwent a transplanted kidney operation.
  • The transplanted heart was a perfect match.
  • He was given a transplanted liver after his illness.
  • Transplanted tissues can enhance healing.

Translations

Translations of the word "transplanted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transplantado

🇮🇳 प्रत्यारोपित

🇩🇪 transplantiert

🇮🇩 dicangkokkan

🇺🇦 пересаджений

🇵🇱 przesadzony

🇯🇵 移植された

🇫🇷 transplanté

🇪🇸 trasplantado

🇹🇷 nakledilmiş

🇰🇷 이식된

🇸🇦 مزروع

🇨🇿 transplantovaný

🇸🇰 transplantovaný

🇨🇳 移植的

🇸🇮 presajen

🇮🇸 flutt

🇰🇿 ауыстырылған

🇬🇪 გადატანილი

🇦🇿 köçürülmüş

🇲🇽 trasplantado

Etymology

The word 'transplanted' originates from the Latin prefix 'trans-' meaning 'across,' combined with 'plantare', meaning 'to plant'. In its earliest uses, it referred to the act of planting something in a different location. The medical use of the term emerged in the early 20th century as organ transplantation techniques began to develop. Advances in tissue compatibility and surgical methods in the mid-to-late 20th century firmly established 'transplanted' within medical lexicons, primarily referring to organs or tissues transferred from one body to another. Today, this term encompasses a variety of procedures that save lives and improve quality of life across various populations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,925, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.