Definition

A medical procedure where an organ is moved from one person to another, or the act of moving something to a new place.

Example

The doctor explained the risks and benefits of organ transplantation to the patient.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new advancements in transplantation techniques?

Yeah, it's amazing how they can save lives now.

I read that some hospitals are even doing face transplantation procedures.

That's incredible! It really shows how far medicine has come.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transplantation → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "plantare" (meaning to plant). The word "transplantation" refers to the act of planting something across a distance, typically in the context of moving an organ or tissue from one body to another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'planting' ('plantare') something 'across' ('trans-') — that's why transplantation means moving something to a new place.

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