Transplant

usgb/trænsˈplænt/
noun

A medical process in which a healthy organ, tissue, or cell is taken from one person and given to another person who needs it.

He's recovering well after a heart transplant.
Visual representation of "transplant" - A medical process in which a healthy organ, tissue, or cell is taken from one person and given to another person who needs it.

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  • heart transplant
  • organ transplant
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Medical Procedure

Refers to a complex medical surgery, often life-saving.

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After the car accident, the surgeon said a liver transplant was imperative.
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Requires Match

Success depends on compatibility between donor and recipient.

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They found a transplant match for her within the family.
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Long Recovery

Recovery from a transplant can take a long time and requires care.

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Post-transplant, he must avoid infection as his immunity is low.
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