transplant

Intermediate

/ˈtrænsˌplænt/

noun
a medical procedure in which an organ or tissue is removed from one person and placed into another person's body, or to replace a damaged organ with a healthy one

transplant in a sentence

  • “The patient underwent a kidney transplant to treat renal failure.”
  • “The heart transplant was successful.”
  • “He is going to need a liver transplant.”
  • “The doctors are trying to keep him alive until a liver can be found for transplant.”

What does “transplant” mean?

transplant (noun) means a medical procedure in which an organ or tissue is removed from one person and placed into another person's body, or to replace a damaged organ with a healthy one. It is pronounced /ˈtrænsˌplænt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "transplant" mean?
transplant (noun) means: a medical procedure in which an organ or tissue is removed from one person and placed into another person's body, or to replace a damaged organ with a healthy one
How do you pronounce "transplant"?
"transplant" is pronounced /ˈtrænsˌplænt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "transplant" in a sentence?
Here is "transplant" used in a sentence: The patient underwent a kidney transplant to treat renal failure.

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