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graft

/græft/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does graft mean?

noun, verb

A piece of tissue or a plant part that is joined to another part of the body or plant, often to replace a missing or damaged part. To join or unite two parts of something, especially by cutting and joining them together.

Example

"The surgeon performed a skin graft to repair the burn victim's damaged skin."

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