autoplasty

noun

Meaning

Surgical repair of a body part using tissue taken from another part of the same individual's body.

Examples

The reconstructive surgeon recommended an autoplasty to ensure the graft would not be rejected by the patient's immune system.
Because the patient had sufficient healthy tissue available elsewhere, autoplasty was the preferred method for closing the wound.

Synonyms: autograft, transplant, grafting, reconstruction

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autoplasty

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːtəʊplæsti/

Definition

Surgical repair of a body part using tissue taken from another part of the same individual's body.

Examples

The reconstructive surgeon recommended an autoplasty to ensure the graft would not be rejected by the patient's immune system.
Because the patient had sufficient healthy tissue available elsewhere, autoplasty was the preferred method for closing the wound.
Successful autoplasty relies on the body's ability to integrate transplanted tissue into the new site.

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