Definitions

1. noun

A graft of tissue or cells from a donor of a different species or genus, especially in medical or veterinary contexts.

“The surgeon performed a xenograft to repair the patient’s damaged heart.”

2. noun

A graft of tissue or cells from one individual of a species to another individual of the same species but of a different genetic makeup, especially in the context of organ transplantation.

“The xenograft of the heart was successful, and the patient recovered fully.”