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homograft

noun
ho·​mo·​graft | \ ˈhō-mə-ˌgraft How to pronounce homograft (audio) , ˈhä-\

Definition of homograft

: a graft of tissue taken from a donor of the same species as the recipient — compare xenograft

First Known Use of homograft

1923, in the meaning defined above

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homograft

noun
ho·​mo·​graft | \ ˈhō-mə-ˌgraft How to pronounce homograft (audio) , ˈhäm-ə- How to pronounce homograft (audio) \

Medical Definition of homograft

: a graft of tissue from a donor of the same species as the recipient

— called also homotransplant

— compare xenograft

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