Transplant — synonyms, definition

1. transplant (Noun)

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transplant (Noun) — (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient.

transplant (Noun) — An operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient). ex. "he had a kidney transplant" ex. "a child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago"

transplant (Noun) — The act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location. ex. "the transplant did not flower until the second year"

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2. transplant (Verb)

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transplant (Verb) — Lift and reset in another soil or situation. ex. "Transplant the young rice plants"

transplant (Verb) — Be transplantable. ex. "These delicate plants do not transplant easily"

transplant (Verb) — Place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient.

transplant (Verb) — Change the setting from one place or period to another. ex. "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"

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