A1 noun Neutral

transplant

/ˈtræns.plænt/

A medical operation where a healthy organ or piece of tissue is moved from one person to another person. It can also refer to the actual organ or tissue that is being moved to help a patient.

Examples

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1

He needs a kidney transplant to live a healthy life.

He needs a kidney transplant to live a healthy life.

2

The hospital is a leading center for heart transplant surgery.

The hospital is a leading center for heart transplant surgery.

3

Did you hear that her dad finally got his transplant?

Did you hear that her dad finally got his transplant?

Word Family

Noun
transplant
Verb
transplant
Adjective
transplantable
Related
transplantation
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Memory Tip

Break the word into 'trans' (across) and 'plant' (to put in the ground). You are moving an organ 'across' from one person and 'planting' it in another.

Quick Quiz

The patient had a successful liver ________ last night.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transplant

Examples

1

He needs a kidney transplant to live a healthy life.

everyday

He needs a kidney transplant to live a healthy life.

2

The hospital is a leading center for heart transplant surgery.

formal

The hospital is a leading center for heart transplant surgery.

3

Did you hear that her dad finally got his transplant?

informal

Did you hear that her dad finally got his transplant?

4

The study analyzes the long-term survival rates of lung transplant patients.

academic

The study analyzes the long-term survival rates of lung transplant patients.

5

The company produces specialized equipment used during liver transplant procedures.

business

The company produces specialized equipment used during liver transplant procedures.

Word Family

Noun
transplant
Verb
transplant
Adjective
transplantable
Related
transplantation

Common Collocations

organ transplant organ transplant
transplant recipient transplant recipient
transplant donor transplant donor
heart transplant heart transplant
successful transplant successful transplant

Common Phrases

bone marrow transplant

bone marrow transplant

on the transplant list

on the transplant list

face transplant

face transplant

Often Confused With

transplant vs transport

Transport refers to moving things or people from one location to another using a vehicle, while transplant is a medical or biological move.

transplant vs transfer

Transfer is a general term for moving anything, while transplant specifically implies 'planting' or 'fixing' an organ or plant into a new place.

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Usage Notes

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable (TRANS-plant). It is most commonly used in medical contexts, but can also refer to moving plants from one pot to another.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'transport' when they mean a medical operation. Remember that a 'transplant' involves 'planting' an organ into a body.

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Memory Tip

Break the word into 'trans' (across) and 'plant' (to put in the ground). You are moving an organ 'across' from one person and 'planting' it in another.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'trans' (across) and 'plantare' (to plant).

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun (plural: transplants) Often follows verbs like 'undergo', 'receive', or 'perform'
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, organ donation and transplants are highly regulated and discussed in the context of medical ethics and life-saving technology.

Quick Quiz

The patient had a successful liver ________ last night.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transplant

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