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Transplant

UK //trænsˈplɑːnt// US //trænsˈplænt// Pronunciation

Definition

To surgically move an organ or tissue from one body to another.

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In simple words: To move an organ or plant from one place to another.

Examples

• The doctors will perform a heart transplant next week.
• She decided to transplant the young tree to a larger pot.
• After his organ transplant, he felt much healthier.
• Farmers often transplant seedlings to improve growth.
• The new procedure allows for quicker recovery after a transplant.

Usage notes

Used in medical contexts for organ transfer or in gardening for moving plants. Avoid informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

transplant + object

Memory hint

Think of 'transplant' like 'transporting' something vital to another location.

Collocations

• organ transplant
• plant transplant
• heart transplant
• kidney transplant
• transplant surgery

Synonyms

• graft
• relocate
• transfer
• move
• transfuse

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'transport' which means to carry something.
• Using 'transplant' incorrectly in non-medical contexts.