Autotransplantation
Autotransplantation (pronunciation: /ˌɔːtoʊˌtrænsplɑːnˈteɪʃən/) is a medical procedure where organs, tissues or even particular cells are removed from one part of the body and then transplanted back into the same individual. This procedure is often used to replace damaged or diseased organs with healthy ones from the same person.
Etymology
The term "autotransplantation" is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "transplantation" meaning to plant again.
Procedure
The procedure of autotransplantation involves the removal of a healthy organ or tissue from one part of the body, followed by its transplantation back into the same individual. This is often done to replace a damaged or diseased organ. The advantage of autotransplantation is that there is no risk of immune rejection as the transplanted organ or tissue is from the same individual.
Types of Autotransplantation
There are several types of autotransplantation procedures, including:
- Kidney Autotransplantation: This is a surgical procedure where a person's kidney is removed and then reimplanted in another part of the body.
- Parathyroid Autotransplantation: This procedure involves the removal and reimplantation of the parathyroid glands, which are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone.
- Bone Marrow Autotransplantation: This is a procedure where bone marrow cells are removed from a person, treated, and then returned to the same person.
Related Terms
- Transplantation: The process of transferring an organ or tissue from one person or part of the body to another.
- Allograft: A graft of tissue from a donor of the same species as the recipient but not genetically identical.
- Xenograft: A graft from a donor of a different species from the recipient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autotransplantation
- Wikipedia's article - Autotransplantation
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