autograft meaning

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autograft (noun): tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person.

Definition of autograft

  1. tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person
    • skin from his thigh replaced the burned skin on his arms

    Synonyms: autoplasty

    Type of: graft

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in FT · 9-letter words

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