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transplantation

/trænsplæntˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does transplantation mean?

noun

The surgical removal of an organ or tissue from one part of the body and its transfer to another part, or the process of transferring an organ or tissue from one person to another.

Example

"The doctor performed a successful kidney transplantation, saving the patient's life."

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