transplant

verb
UK: /trænsˈplɑːnt/
US: /trænsˈplænt/

  1. To move a plant to a different place to grow.

    1. We will transplant these flowers to the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. Gardeners transplant seedlings to ensure better growth in suitable conditions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To surgically move an organ or tissue from one person or animal to another.

    1. He needs a heart transplant to live longer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient received a kidney transplant, improving their overall health. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

graft relocate transfer
transplant noun

  1. An operation in which a person receives a new organ.

    1. She had a successful liver transplant last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the transplant, he felt like he had a new lease on life. [ ] [ ]

  2. An organ or piece of tissue used in transplant surgery.

    1. The heart transplant saved his life. [ ] [ ]
    2. Doctors carefully examined the donated kidney transplant for compatibility. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transplant" in English means: To move a plant to a different place to grow., To surgically move an organ or tissue from one person or animal to another..

The phonetic transcription of "transplant" is /trænsˈplɑːnt/ in British English and /trænsˈplænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transplant": graft, relocate, transfer.

Example usage of "transplant": "We will transplant these flowers to the garden.". More examples on the page.