homograft

/hɒməˈɡræft/

Definitions

1. noun

A graft of tissue taken from one part of the body of the same individual

“The doctor performed a homograft to replace the damaged tissue.”

2. noun

In transplantation, a graft from one part of the body to another part of the same individual

“The surgeon used a homograft to repair the patient’s damaged kidney.”

Synonyms

  • autograft
  • self-graft

Antonyms

  • allograft
  • xenograft