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organ transplant
/ˈɔː.ɡən ˈtrænz.plɑːnt/
[/ˈɔː.ɡən ˈtrænz.plɑːnt/]
replacing a body organ
Advancednoun
Definition
A medical operation in which a damaged organ is replaced with a healthy one from a donor.
Example
After the heart organ transplant, the patient gradually regained her strength and returned to work.
After the heart organ transplant, the patient gradually regained her strength and returned to work.
Etymology
Combining 'organ' (Greek 'organon', tool) and 'transplant' (Latin 'transplantare', to plant across).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in surgery and discussions of medical donation.