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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instance of xenotransplantation.

   "Near-synonym: xenoengraftment"

2. 2
   a surgical procedure in which tissue or whole organs are transferred from one species to another species wordnet
3. 3
   The graft (tissue or organ) transplanted in such an instance: Synonym of xenograft.

Verb

1. 1
   To carry out xenotransplantation.

Synonyms

All synonyms

heterotransplantxenoengraftmentxenotransplantation

Etymology

From xeno- + transplant.

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