transplant (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: trænsˈplænt
Definition
The surgical procedure of moving an organ or tissue from one body or part of the body to another.
Examples
She is recovering well after receiving a heart transplant last month.
Doctors are evaluating whether he is a suitable candidate for a liver transplant.
The hospital has become a leading center for bone marrow transplant research.
How to Use transplant
- transplant [something] from [place] to [place] (prepositional phrase)
- moving an object or organ between two locations — "They had to transplant the tree from the garden to a large pot."
- be a candidate for a transplant (collocation)
- to be medically eligible for the procedure — "She is currently a candidate for a kidney transplant."
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