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Transplant Definition, Examples & Common Uses (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：transplant an organ (transplant)
transplant
/trænsˈplɑːnt/
vt.
To move an organ or piece of tissue from one person’s body and put it into another person’s body, often to save their life.
transplant an organ
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/trænsˈplɑːnt ən ˈɔːrɡən/
vt.
To surgically move a healthy organ or tissue from one body (donor) into another person's body (recipient) to replace a damaged or failing organ.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'plantare' (to plant).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'trans' (across) + 'plant' — moving something across to a new place to grow.
📖 Example
After years of waiting, he finally received a life-saving kidney transplant and was able to return to a normal, healthy life.
After years of waiting, he finally received a life-saving kidney transplant and was able to return to a normal, healthy life.
🔗 Collocations
organ transplant – The transfer of an organ from a donor to a recipient
transplant rejection – The immune system's attack on the transplanted organ
transplant surgeon – A doctor specializing in transplant operations
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
transplantation (n.) – The act of transplanting an organ or tissue
transplanter (n.) – A person or device that transplants
transplantable (adj.) – Capable of being transplanted
📖 Cultural Story
In 1954, Dr. Joseph Murray performed the first successful kidney transplant between identical twins, revolutionizing medicine. The word reflects the literal 'planting across' of tissue.
Meaning 2：transplant a plant (transplant)
transplant
/trænsˈplɑːnt/
vt.
To move a plant from where it's currently growing and plant it in a new, different location.
transplant a plant
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/trænsˈplɑːnt ə plænt/
vt.
To move a growing plant from its current location (e.g., a pot or seedbed) to a new spot, typically to allow more space or better soil conditions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My grandma taught me how to transplant the tomato seedlings from the small pots into our backyard garden.
My grandma taught me how to transplant the tomato seedlings from the small pots into our backyard garden.
🔗 Collocations
transplant seedlings – Move young plants to another location
transplant a tree – Move a tree to a new site
transplant to a larger pot – Move a plant into a bigger container
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
transplantation (n.) – The act of transplanting a plant
transplanter (n.) – A person who transplants plants or a tool for doing so
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