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TRANSPLANTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Transplants.

Transplants - as a noun

(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
graft9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient)

Example: "He had a kidney transplant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
organ transplanttransplantation17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
operation11surgery11surgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location

Example: "The transplant did not flower until the second year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transplantation17transplanting16

Transplants - as a verb

Lift and reset in another soil or situation

Example: "Transplant the young rice plants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfer11

Be transplantable

Example: "These delicate plants do not transplant easily"

Place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
graft9

Transfer from one place or period to another

Example: "The ancient greek story was transplanted into modern america"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfer11transpose11

Example Sentences

"Many patients are put on a waiting list for organ transplants."
"The hospital specializes in heart transplants."
"The success rate of liver transplants has significantly improved."
"The hospital specializes in liver transplants."
"They are researching ways to improve organ transplants."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSPLANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transplants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSPLANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TRANSPLANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transplants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSPLANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is TRANSPLANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transplants is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSPLANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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