Planted
Planted
Planted (/plæntɪd/), from the Old English plante, is a term often used in medical contexts to refer to the act of inserting or grafting a biological material, such as a tissue or organ, into a patient's body.
Etymology
The term "planted" is derived from the Old English plante, which means to put or set in the ground for growth. In the medical context, it has been used since the 16th century to refer to the act of inserting or grafting biological material into a patient's body.
Related Terms
- Grafting: A surgical procedure where tissue is moved from one site to another on the body, or from another creature, without bringing its own blood supply with it.
- Transplant: The process of transferring an organ or tissue from one person (the donor) into another person (the recipient).
- Implant: A medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure.
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.
Pronunciation
The term "planted" is pronounced as /plæntɪd/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Planted
- Wikipedia's article - Planted
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