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Meaning of the word transplant in English

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transplant

US /trænˈsplænt/
UK /trænˈsplænt/
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Noun

1.

an operation in which an organ or tissue is transferred from one part of the body or from one individual to another

Example:
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He received a heart transplant last year.
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The patient is recovering well after the kidney transplant.
Synonym:
graftimplantation
2.

a plant that has been moved from one location to another

Example:
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The young oak tree was a successful transplant.
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These flowers are ready for transplant into the garden.
Synonym:
replantrelocate

Verb

1.

to move (an organ, tissue, or plant) from one site to another

Example:
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Surgeons will transplant the kidney next week.
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We need to transplant these seedlings to larger pots.
Synonym:
graftimplantreplantrelocate
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transplantation