autograft

noun

Meaning

Tissue or an organ transplanted from one part of an individual's body to another part of the same individual.

Examples

The patient required an autograft to repair the damaged bone in their leg.
Because the tissue was an autograft, the risk of the body rejecting the transplant was extremely low.

Synonyms: graft, transplant, tissue transfer, autologous transplant

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autograft

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɔːtəɡræft

Definition

Tissue or an organ transplanted from one part of an individual's body to another part of the same individual.

Examples

The patient required an autograft to repair the damaged bone in their leg.
Because the tissue was an autograft, the risk of the body rejecting the transplant was extremely low.
Surgeons often prefer using an autograft for reconstructive surgery to ensure better compatibility.

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