Lexic.us

Definition of Autoplasty

1. Noun. Tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person. "Skin from his thigh replaced the burned skin on his arms"

2. Noun. Surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body.

Definition of Autoplasty

1. n. The process of artificially repairing lesions by taking a piece of healthy tissue, as from a neighboring part, to supply the deficiency caused by disease or wounds.

Definition of Autoplasty

1. Noun. The process of artificially repairing lesions by taking a piece of healthy tissue, as from a neighboring part, to supply the deficiency caused by disease or wounds. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Autoplasty

1. The process of artificially repairing lesions by taking a piece of healthy tissue, as from a neighboring part, to supply the deficiency caused by disease or wounds. Origin: Auto- + -plasty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autoplasty

autophosphorylation-dependent multifunctional protein kinase autophosphorylations autophyte autophytes autophytic autophytic plant autopilot autopiloted autopiloting autopilots

autopipette autopipettes autoplast autoplastic autoplastic graft autoplasty (current term) autoplay autoploid autoploidy autoplugger

autoplunger autoplungers autopod autopodia autopodium autopods autopoiesis autopoietic autopoisoning autopoisonings

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