transplant - Definition from the HOSPITAL topic - MEDICINE

Topic: HOSPITAL

transplant
2 noun

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1MH [uncountable and countable] the operation of transplanting an organ, piece of skin etc [↪ implant]:

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heart transplant surgery

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a bone marrow transplant

2MH [countable] the organ, piece of skin etc that is moved in a transplant operation [↪ implant]

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